SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1163
BOFSGBS1163 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Kyle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1163 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 163 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kyle (804774 |
| City | Kyle |
| 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.
- 163 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 BOFSGBS1163?
BOFSGBS1163 identifies Kyle (804774, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Kyle, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGBS1163 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1163.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1163 mean?
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 163 is the code of the branch Kyle (804774.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1163?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1163 is Kyle (804774. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1163 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.