SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1ALF
BOFSGBS1ALF belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1ALF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | ALF |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cb Alfred Wenham PLC |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- ALF 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 BIC BOFSGBS1ALF?
BOFSGBS1ALF identifies Cb Alfred Wenham PLC, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1ALF?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1ALF is Cb Alfred Wenham PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1ALF.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1ALF incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1ALF against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1ALF mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and ALF identifies the branch Cb Alfred Wenham PLC.
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.
Do I need BOFSGBS1ALF to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1ALF.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.