SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1405
BOFSGBS1405 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1405 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 405 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mobile Bch Mobile Bch 1 (804278) - Elgin Hub |
| City | Elgin |
| 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.
- 405 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 code BOFSGBS1405?
BOFSGBS1405 identifies Mobile Bch Mobile Bch 1 (804278) - Elgin Hub, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1405 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 405 is the code of the branch Mobile Bch Mobile Bch 1 (804278) - Elgin Hub.
Do I need BOFSGBS1405 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1405.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.