SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1402
BOFSGBS1402 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1402 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 402 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hbos Chaps Central Contrl - 306526 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 402 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1402?
The code BOFSGBS1402 belongs to Hbos Chaps Central Contrl - 306526, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1402 to send euros 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 still need BOFSGBS1402.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1402?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1402 is Hbos Chaps Central Contrl - 306526. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1402.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1402 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 402 identifies the department Hbos Chaps Central Contrl - 306526.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.