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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1115

BOFSGBS1115 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1115

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1115
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code115
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchGalashiels Channel Street (804684
CityGalashiels
CountryUnited 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.
115 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1115?

The code BOFSGBS1115 belongs to Galashiels Channel Street (804684, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1115 mean?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 115 is the code of the department Galashiels Channel Street (804684.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1115 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1115 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1115?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1115 is Galashiels Channel Street (804684. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1115 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.