SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1410
BOFSGBS1410 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kelso, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1410 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 410 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mobile Branch (804265) Kelso Hub |
| City | Kelso |
| 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.
- 410 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1410?
The code BOFSGBS1410 belongs to Mobile Branch (804265) Kelso Hub, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kelso, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1410?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1410 is Mobile Branch (804265) Kelso Hub. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1410.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1410 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1410 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1410 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 410 is the code of the branch Mobile Branch (804265) Kelso Hub.
Do I need BOFSGBS1410 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1410.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.