SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1265
BOFSGBS1265 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1265 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 265 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Galashiels Channel St - 804780 |
| City | Galashiels |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 265 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1265?
BOFSGBS1265 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Galashiels Channel St - 804780, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1265?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1265 is Galashiels Channel St - 804780. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1265 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1265 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1265 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need BOFSGBS1265 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1265.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.