SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1005
BOFSGBS1005 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Carlisle (R) 12.45.69 |
| City | Carlisle |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 005 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 BOFSGBS1005?
BOFSGBS1005 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Carlisle (R) 12.45.69, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1005 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 005 identifies the department Carlisle (R) 12.45.69.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1005 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1005 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1005?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1005 points to Carlisle (R) 12.45.69. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1005.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.