SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1277
BOFSGBS1277 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1277 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 277 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Inverness Longman |
| City | Inverness |
| 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.
- 277 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 BOFSGBS1277?
BOFSGBS1277 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Inverness Longman, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1277?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1277 is Inverness Longman. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1277.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1277 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1277.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
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. Check 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.