SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1106
BOFSGBS1106 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Ellon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1106 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 106 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ellon (804665 |
| City | Ellon |
| 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.
- 106 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1106?
BOFSGBS1106 identifies Ellon (804665, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Ellon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1106?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1106 points to Ellon (804665. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1106 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1106 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 106 identifies the branch Ellon (804665.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1106 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1106 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.