SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1321
BOFSGBS1321 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Buckie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1321 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 321 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Buckie - 804585 |
| City | Buckie |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 321 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1321?
The code BOFSGBS1321 belongs to Buckie - 804585, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Buckie, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 happens if I use BOFSGBS1321 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1321 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1321 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 321 identifies the branch Buckie - 804585.
Do I need BOFSGBS1321 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1321.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.