SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1016
BOFSGBS1016 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London Chief Office (R) 12.47.97 |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 016 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1016?
BOFSGBS1016 identifies London Chief Office (R) 12.47.97, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1016?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1016 points to London Chief Office (R) 12.47.97. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1016 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1016 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1016 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGBS1016 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1016.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.