SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1275
BOFSGBS1275 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kelso, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1275 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 275 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kelso |
| City | Kelso |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 275 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1275?
BOFSGBS1275 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kelso, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kelso, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1275 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1275.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1275 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 275 is the code of the branch Kelso.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1275?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1275 points to Kelso. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1275.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.