SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1409
BOFSGBS1409 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Castle Douglas, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1409 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 409 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mobile Branch (804264) Castle Douglas Hub |
| City | Castle Douglas |
| 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.
- 409 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1409?
The code BOFSGBS1409 belongs to Mobile Branch (804264) Castle Douglas Hub, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Castle Douglas, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1409 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1409 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1409?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1409 points to Mobile Branch (804264) Castle Douglas Hub. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1409 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.
Do I need BOFSGBS1409 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1409.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.