SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1171
BOFSGBS1171 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1171 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 171 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Livingston (801990 |
| City | Livingston |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 171 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 BOFSGBS1171?
BOFSGBS1171 identifies Livingston (801990, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1171 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1171 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1171 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 171 identifies the branch Livingston (801990.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1171?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1171 points to Livingston (801990. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1171 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.