SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1155
BOFSGBS1155 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Irvine, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1155 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 155 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Irvine (R) 80.47.50 |
| City | Irvine |
| 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.
- 155 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1155?
BOFSGBS1155 identifies Irvine (R) 80.47.50, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Irvine, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1155 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 155 is the code of the branch Irvine (R) 80.47.50.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1155 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1155 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1155?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1155 is Irvine (R) 80.47.50. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1155 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.