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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1117

BOFSGBS1117 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Giffnock, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1117

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1117
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code117
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchTax Branch Services (802036
CityGiffnock
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
117 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 code BOFSGBS1117?

The code BOFSGBS1117 belongs to Tax Branch Services (802036, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Giffnock, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1117?

BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1117 points to Tax Branch Services (802036. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1117 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1117 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1117 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1117 mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 117 is the code of the department Tax Branch Services (802036.

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