SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1403
BOFSGBS1403 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1403 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 403 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Retail and Live Usability - 804276 |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 403 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 BIC BOFSGBS1403?
BOFSGBS1403 identifies Retail and Live Usability - 804276, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1403 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 403 identifies the branch Retail and Live Usability - 804276.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1403 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1403 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGBS1403 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1403.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.