SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1173
BOFSGBS1173 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Lochgelly, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1173 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 173 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lochgelly (804792 |
| City | Lochgelly |
| 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.
- 173 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 code BOFSGBS1173?
The code BOFSGBS1173 belongs to Lochgelly (804792, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Lochgelly, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1173 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1173 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1173 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1173.
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 do the letters in BOFSGBS1173 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 173 identifies the branch Lochgelly (804792.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.