SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1285
BOFSGBS1285 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Castle Douglas, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1285 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 285 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Castle Douglas - 804688 |
| City | Castle Douglas |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 285 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 code BOFSGBS1285?
The code BOFSGBS1285 belongs to Castle Douglas - 804688, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Castle Douglas, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1285?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1285 is Castle Douglas - 804688. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1285.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1285 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1285 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.
Do I need BOFSGBS1285 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1285.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.