SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1VAC
BOFSGBS1VAC belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1VAC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | VAC |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Vision Account |
| City | Chester |
| 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.
- VAC 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 BOFSGBS1VAC?
BOFSGBS1VAC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vision Account, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1VAC?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1VAC points to Vision Account. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1VAC.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1VAC with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1VAC against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
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.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1VAC stand for?
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 VAC is the code of the branch Vision Account.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.