SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1269
BOFSGBS1269 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1269 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 269 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kirkcaldy (804767 |
| City | Kirkcaldy |
| 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.
- 269 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1269?
BOFSGBS1269 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kirkcaldy (804767, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGBS1269 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1269.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1269 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 269 identifies the department Kirkcaldy (804767.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1269?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1269 points to Kirkcaldy (804767. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1269 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.