SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1161
BOFSGBS1161 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkintilloch, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kirkintilloch (R) 80.47.71 |
| City | Kirkintilloch |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 161 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1161?
BOFSGBS1161 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kirkintilloch (R) 80.47.71, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkintilloch, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGBS1161 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1161.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1161 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 161 is the code of the department Kirkintilloch (R) 80.47.71.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.