SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1293
BOFSGBS1293 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Brechin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1293 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 293 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Brechin - 804663 |
| City | Brechin |
| 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.
- 293 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 BOFSGBS1293?
The code BOFSGBS1293 belongs to Brechin - 804663, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Brechin, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1293 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1293.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1293 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 293 is the code of the department Brechin - 804663.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1293?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1293 is Brechin - 804663. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1293 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1293 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1293 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.