SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1401
BOFSGBS1401 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1401 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 401 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Test Branch L and U Bristol Ag16 - 804256 |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 401 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 uses BIC BOFSGBS1401?
BOFSGBS1401 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Test Branch L and U Bristol Ag16 - 804256, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1401?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1401 is Test Branch L and U Bristol Ag16 - 804256. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1401 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1401 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1401 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1401 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 401 is the code of the branch Test Branch L and U Bristol Ag16 - 804256.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.