SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1109
BOFSGBS1109 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1109 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 109 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Elgin High St - 804674 |
| City | Elgin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 109 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1109?
The code BOFSGBS1109 belongs to Elgin High St - 804674, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1109 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 109 identifies the branch Elgin High St - 804674.
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 BOFSGBS1109 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1109 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1109?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1109 points to Elgin High St - 804674. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1109 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.