SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1125
BOFSGBS1125 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1125 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 125 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Inverness City - 809126 |
| City | Inverness |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 125 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1125?
The code BOFSGBS1125 belongs to Inverness City - 809126, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverness, 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 in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1125 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 125 is the code of the department Inverness City - 809126.
Do I need BOFSGBS1125 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1125.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1125?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1125 is Inverness City - 809126. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1125.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.