SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1183
BOFSGBS1183 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1183 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 183 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Galashiels Channel St - 804818 |
| City | Galashiels |
| 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.
- 183 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1183?
BOFSGBS1183 identifies Galashiels Channel St - 804818, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1183 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 183 is the code of the department Galashiels Channel St - 804818.
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 is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1183?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1183 is Galashiels Channel St - 804818. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1183 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1183 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1183 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.