SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1160
BOFSGBS1160 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1160 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 160 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kirkcaldy Mitchelston (804768 |
| City | Kirkcaldy |
| 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.
- 160 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 BOFSGBS1160?
BOFSGBS1160 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kirkcaldy Mitchelston (804768, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1160?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1160 points to Kirkcaldy Mitchelston (804768. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1160 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1160 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 160 identifies the branch Kirkcaldy Mitchelston (804768.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.