SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1172
BOFSGBS1172 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Loanhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1172 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 172 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Loanhead (804790 |
| City | Loanhead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 172 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 BIC BOFSGBS1172?
BOFSGBS1172 identifies Loanhead (804790, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Loanhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What is the cheapest 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1172 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1172 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1172?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1172 is Loanhead (804790. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1172.
Do I need BOFSGBS1172 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1172.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.