SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1186
BOFSGBS1186 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1186 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 186 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Paisley South - 804826 |
| City | Paisley |
| 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.
- 186 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 BIC BOFSGBS1186?
BOFSGBS1186 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paisley South - 804826, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1186?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1186 is Paisley South - 804826. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1186.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1186 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 186 identifies the branch Paisley South - 804826.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1186 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1186 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.