SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1314
BOFSGBS1314 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1314 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 314 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dundee Fairmuir (804608 |
| City | Dundee |
| 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.
- 314 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 BOFSGBS1314?
BOFSGBS1314 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dundee Fairmuir (804608, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1314 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1314 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1314 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 314 identifies the department Dundee Fairmuir (804608.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BOFSGBS1314 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1314.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.