SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1326
BOFSGBS1326 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Buckie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1326 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 326 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Buckie |
| City | Buckie |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 326 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1326?
The code BOFSGBS1326 belongs to Buckie, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Buckie, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 do the letters in BOFSGBS1326 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 326 is the code of the department Buckie.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1326?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1326 points to Buckie. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1326 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1326 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1326.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.