SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1038
BOFSGBS1038 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Alness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1038 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 038 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bos Alness (804521 |
| City | Alness |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 038 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1038?
BOFSGBS1038 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bos Alness (804521, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Alness, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks 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.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1038 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 038 is the code of the department Bos Alness (804521.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1038 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1038 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1038?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1038 is Bos Alness (804521. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1038 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.