SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1400
BOFSGBS1400 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1400 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 400 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Test Branch L and U Bristol Ag16 - 804255 |
| City | Bristol |
| 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.
- 400 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 BIC BOFSGBS1400?
The code BOFSGBS1400 belongs to Test Branch L and U Bristol Ag16 - 804255, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1400 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 400 is the code of the branch Test Branch L and U Bristol Ag16 - 804255.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1400 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1400.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1400 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1400 with the recipient before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.