SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1318
BOFSGBS1318 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1318 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 318 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Partick |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 318 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1318?
BOFSGBS1318 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow Partick, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGBS1318 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1318.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1318 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 318 identifies the branch Glasgow Partick.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1318?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1318 points to Glasgow Partick. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1318 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.