SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1179
BOFSGBS1179 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Motherwell, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1179 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 179 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Motherwell (804810 |
| City | Motherwell |
| 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.
- 179 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
What bank uses BIC BOFSGBS1179?
BOFSGBS1179 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Motherwell (804810, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Motherwell, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1179 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 179 is the code of the department Motherwell (804810.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1179?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1179 is Motherwell (804810. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1179.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1179 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1179 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.