SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1407
BOFSGBS1407 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Tain, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1407 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 407 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mobile Branch (804262) Tain Hub |
| City | Tain |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 407 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 uses BIC BOFSGBS1407?
The code BOFSGBS1407 belongs to Mobile Branch (804262) Tain Hub, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Tain, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGBS1407 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1407.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1407?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1407 is Mobile Branch (804262) Tain Hub. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1407 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1407 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 407 is the code of the branch Mobile Branch (804262) Tain Hub.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.