SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1324
BOFSGBS1324 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Carnoustie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1324 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 324 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Carnoustie |
| City | Carnoustie |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 324 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 BIC BOFSGBS1324?
BOFSGBS1324 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Carnoustie, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Carnoustie, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1324?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1324 is Carnoustie. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1324 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1324 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 324 is the code of the branch Carnoustie.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros 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.