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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1116

BOFSGBS1116 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Garrowhill, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1116

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1116
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code116
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchGarrowhill (R) 80.46.87
CityGarrowhill
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
116 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 BOFSGBS1116?

The code BOFSGBS1116 belongs to Garrowhill (R) 80.46.87, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Garrowhill, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1116 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 116 is the code of the department Garrowhill (R) 80.46.87.

Do I need BOFSGBS1116 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1116.

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

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

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1116 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1116 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1116?

BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1116 points to Garrowhill (R) 80.46.87. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1116.

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