SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1290
BOFSGBS1290 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Falkirk, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1290 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 290 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Falkirk High Street |
| City | Falkirk |
| 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.
- 290 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 bank is behind BIC BOFSGBS1290?
BOFSGBS1290 identifies Falkirk High Street, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Falkirk, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1290 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 290 identifies the branch Falkirk High Street.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1290 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1290 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1290?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1290 points to Falkirk High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1290 if the recipient asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.