SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1178
BOFSGBS1178 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Montrose, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1178 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 178 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Montrose (804809 |
| City | Montrose |
| 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.
- 178 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1178?
The code BOFSGBS1178 belongs to Montrose (804809, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Montrose, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1178?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1178 is Montrose (804809. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1178.
Do I need BOFSGBS1178 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. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1178.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 does each part of BOFSGBS1178 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 178 identifies the branch Montrose (804809.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.