SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1037
BOFSGBS1037 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Alloa, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1037 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 037 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Alloa Mar Street - 804519 |
| City | Alloa |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 037 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 branch uses BIC BOFSGBS1037?
The code BOFSGBS1037 belongs to Alloa Mar Street - 804519, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Alloa, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1037?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1037 points to Alloa Mar Street - 804519. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1037.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 BOFSGBS1037 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 037 identifies the department Alloa Mar Street - 804519.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1037 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1037 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.