SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1270
BOFSGBS1270 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kingussie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1270 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 270 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kingussie |
| City | Kingussie |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 270 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 bank uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1270?
The code BOFSGBS1270 belongs to Kingussie, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kingussie, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1270 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 270 is the code of the department Kingussie.
Do I need BOFSGBS1270 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1270.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1270 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1270 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.