SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1281
BOFSGBS1281 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Gorebridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1281 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 281 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Gorebridge |
| City | Gorebridge |
| 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.
- 281 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1281?
The code BOFSGBS1281 belongs to Gorebridge, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Gorebridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1281 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 281 is the code of the department Gorebridge.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1281 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1281 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1281?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1281 points to Gorebridge. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1281 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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.
Do I need BOFSGBS1281 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1281.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.