SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1406
BOFSGBS1406 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverurie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1406 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 406 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mobile Bch 3 (804261) - Inverurie |
| City | Inverurie |
| 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.
- 406 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1406?
BOFSGBS1406 identifies Mobile Bch 3 (804261) - Inverurie, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverurie, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
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 – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1406 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 406 is the code of the department Mobile Bch 3 (804261) - Inverurie.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1406?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1406 points to Mobile Bch 3 (804261) - Inverurie. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1406 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.