SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1158
BOFSGBS1158 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1158 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 158 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kilmarnock (804761 |
| City | Kilmarnock |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 158 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1158?
BOFSGBS1158 identifies Kilmarnock (804761, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1158 stand for?
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 158 is the code of the branch Kilmarnock (804761.
Do I need BOFSGBS1158 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1158.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1158?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1158 points to Kilmarnock (804761. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1158 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.