SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1272
BOFSGBS1272 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Killin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1272 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 272 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Killin (804760 |
| City | Killin |
| 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.
- 272 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1272?
BOFSGBS1272 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Killin (804760, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Killin, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1272?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1272 is Killin (804760. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1272.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need BOFSGBS1272 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 still need BOFSGBS1272.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1272 mean?
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 272 identifies the branch Killin (804760.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.