SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1111
BOFSGBS1111 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Fort William, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1111 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 111 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Fort William (804679 |
| City | Fort William |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 111 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 bank is behind BIC BOFSGBS1111?
BOFSGBS1111 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fort William (804679, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Fort William, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1111?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1111 is Fort William (804679. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1111.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1111 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1111 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1111 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1111.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.