SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1064
BOFSGBS1064 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Carluke, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1064 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 064 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bos Carluke (804571 |
| City | Carluke |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 064 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 BOFSGBS1064?
The code BOFSGBS1064 belongs to Bos Carluke (804571, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Carluke, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1064?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1064 points to Bos Carluke (804571. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1064.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1064 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 064 identifies the branch Bos Carluke (804571.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1064 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1064 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.