SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1108
BOFSGBS1108 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Falkirk, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1108 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 108 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Falkirk High Street - 804671 |
| City | Falkirk |
| 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.
- 108 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 BIC BOFSGBS1108?
BOFSGBS1108 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Falkirk High Street - 804671, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Falkirk, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1108 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1108.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1108 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1108 with the recipient before sending.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1108 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 108 is the code of the branch Falkirk High Street - 804671.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.