SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1118
BOFSGBS1118 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Girvan, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1118 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 118 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Girvan (804690 |
| City | Girvan |
| Country | United 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.
- 118 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1118?
BOFSGBS1118 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Girvan (804690, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Girvan, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1118 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 118 identifies the department Girvan (804690.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1118?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1118 is Girvan (804690. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1118.
Do I need BOFSGBS1118 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1118.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.