SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1276
BOFSGBS1276 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Keith, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1276 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 276 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Keith |
| City | Keith |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 276 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1276?
BOFSGBS1276 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Keith, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Keith, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1276 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 276 is the code of the department Keith.
Do I need BOFSGBS1276 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1276.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1276?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1276 points to Keith. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1276 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.