SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1180
BOFSGBS1180 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Musselburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1180 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 180 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Musselburgh High Street (804811 |
| City | Musselburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 180 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1180?
BOFSGBS1180 identifies Musselburgh High Street (804811, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Musselburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1180 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 180 identifies the department Musselburgh High Street (804811.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1180 for a euro transfer 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 still need BOFSGBS1180.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1180?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1180 points to Musselburgh High Street (804811. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1180.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.