SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1149
BOFSGBS1149 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Hamilton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1149 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 149 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hamilton (804735 |
| City | Hamilton |
| 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.
- 149 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 BIC BOFSGBS1149?
BOFSGBS1149 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hamilton (804735, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Hamilton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1149 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1149 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1149 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 149 is the code of the branch Hamilton (804735.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1149?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1149 points to Hamilton (804735. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1149 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1149 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1149.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.