SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1141
BOFSGBS1141 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glenrothes, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1141 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 141 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glenrothes (804722 |
| City | Glenrothes |
| 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.
- 141 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1141?
BOFSGBS1141 identifies Glenrothes (804722, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glenrothes, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1141 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 141 identifies the branch Glenrothes (804722.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1141?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1141 is Glenrothes (804722. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1141 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1141 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1141.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.