SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1336
BOFSGBS1336 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Annan, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1336 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 336 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Annan |
| City | Annan |
| 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.
- 336 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1336?
BOFSGBS1336 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Annan, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Annan, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1336 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1336 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need BOFSGBS1336 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1336.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1336?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1336 points to Annan. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1336 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.