SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1150
BOFSGBS1150 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Hawick, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1150 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 150 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hawick (804736 |
| City | Hawick |
| 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.
- 150 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 bank uses BIC BOFSGBS1150?
The code BOFSGBS1150 belongs to Hawick (804736, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Hawick, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1150 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1150 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1150 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 150 is the code of the branch Hawick (804736.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1150?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1150 points to Hawick (804736. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1150 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.