SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1185
BOFSGBS1185 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Oban, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1185 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 185 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Oban Station Road (804822 |
| City | Oban |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 185 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1185?
BOFSGBS1185 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oban Station Road (804822, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Oban, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1185?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1185 is Oban Station Road (804822. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1185.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1185 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 185 identifies the branch Oban Station Road (804822.
Do I need BOFSGBS1185 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1185.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.