SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1284
BOFSGBS1284 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1284 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 284 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Broomhill |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 284 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1284?
The code BOFSGBS1284 belongs to Glasgow Broomhill, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1284 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 284 identifies the branch Glasgow Broomhill.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1284 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1284 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1284?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1284 is Glasgow Broomhill. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1284 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1284 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1284.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.