SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1404
BOFSGBS1404 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Perth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1404 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 404 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mobile Bch 2 (804277) - Perth Hub |
| City | Perth |
| 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.
- 404 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 BOFSGBS1404?
BOFSGBS1404 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mobile Bch 2 (804277) - Perth Hub, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Perth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1404?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1404 points to Mobile Bch 2 (804277) - Perth Hub. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1404 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1404 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1404.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.