SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1343
BOFSGBS1343 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1343 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 343 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Berwick-Upon-Tweed (804988 |
| City | Berwick-Upon-Tweed |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 343 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 uses BIC BOFSGBS1343?
The code BOFSGBS1343 belongs to Berwick-Upon-Tweed (804988, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1343?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1343 points to Berwick-Upon-Tweed (804988. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1343.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGBS1343 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 BOFSGBS1343.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1343 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1343 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.