SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1339
BOFSGBS1339 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1339 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 339 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Aberfoyle |
| City | Stirling |
| 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.
- 339 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1339?
BOFSGBS1339 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Aberfoyle, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1339 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1339.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1339 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 339 identifies the branch Aberfoyle.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1339?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1339 is Aberfoyle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1339.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.