SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1334
BOFSGBS1334 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Banff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1334 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 334 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Banff |
| City | Banff |
| 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.
- 334 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1334?
The code BOFSGBS1334 belongs to Banff, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Banff, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1334 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1334 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1334 mean?
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 334 is the code of the department Banff.
Do I need BOFSGBS1334 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1334.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next 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.