SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1144
BOFSGBS1144 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Grangemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1144 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 144 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Grangemouth (804726 |
| City | Grangemouth |
| 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.
- 144 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 BOFSGBS1144?
The code BOFSGBS1144 belongs to Grangemouth (804726, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Grangemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1144?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1144 is Grangemouth (804726. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1144 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1144 stand for?
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 144 is the code of the branch Grangemouth (804726.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1144 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1144.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.