SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1167
BOFSGBS1167 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Larkhall, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1167 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 167 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Larkhall (R) 80.47.79 |
| City | Larkhall |
| 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.
- 167 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 branch is behind BIC BOFSGBS1167?
The code BOFSGBS1167 belongs to Larkhall (R) 80.47.79, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Larkhall, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent 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 happens if I use BOFSGBS1167 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1167 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1167 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 167 identifies the branch Larkhall (R) 80.47.79.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1167?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1167 is Larkhall (R) 80.47.79. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1167 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.