SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1156
BOFSGBS1156 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Jedburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1156 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 156 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Jedburgh (804752 |
| City | Jedburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 156 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 BOFSGBS1156?
BOFSGBS1156 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Jedburgh (804752, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Jedburgh, 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, 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1156?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1156 is Jedburgh (804752. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1156.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1156 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 156 identifies the department Jedburgh (804752.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1156 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1156 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need BOFSGBS1156 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1156.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.