SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1319
BOFSGBS1319 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Castle Douglas, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1319 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 319 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Castle Doulgas - 804592 |
| City | Castle Douglas |
| 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.
- 319 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 uses BIC BOFSGBS1319?
The code BOFSGBS1319 belongs to Castle Doulgas - 804592, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Castle Douglas, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1319?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1319 points to Castle Doulgas - 804592. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1319.
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.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1319 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 319 identifies the branch Castle Doulgas - 804592.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.