SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1114
BOFSGBS1114 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Gairloch, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1114 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 114 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Gairloch - 804683 |
| City | Gairloch |
| 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.
- 114 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1114?
The code BOFSGBS1114 belongs to Gairloch - 804683, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Gairloch, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1114 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1114.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1114?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1114 points to Gairloch - 804683. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1114 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1114 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1114 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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.