SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1289
BOFSGBS1289 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Cupar, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1289 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 289 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Falkland |
| City | Cupar |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 289 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1289?
BOFSGBS1289 identifies Falkland, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Cupar, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1289 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 289 identifies the department Falkland.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1289?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1289 points to Falkland. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1289 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1289 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1289 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.