SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1153
BOFSGBS1153 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1153 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 153 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Inverness City (804745 |
| City | Inverness |
| 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.
- 153 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1153?
BOFSGBS1153 identifies Inverness City (804745, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1153 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 153 identifies the department Inverness City (804745.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1153 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1153 with the recipient before you confirm.
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 BOFSGBS1153 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1153.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.