SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1147
BOFSGBS1147 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in North Berwick, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1147 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 147 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | North Berwick - 804732 |
| City | North Berwick |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 147 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 BIC BOFSGBS1147?
BOFSGBS1147 is the SWIFT/BIC code of North Berwick - 804732, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in North Berwick, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need BOFSGBS1147 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1147.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1147 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 147 is the code of the department North Berwick - 804732.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1147?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1147 is North Berwick - 804732. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1147 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.