SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1189
BOFSGBS1189 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Pitlochry, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1189 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 189 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Pitlochry (R) 80.48.34 |
| City | Pitlochry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 189 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 BIC BOFSGBS1189?
BOFSGBS1189 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pitlochry (R) 80.48.34, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Pitlochry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1189?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1189 points to Pitlochry (R) 80.48.34. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1189.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1189 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1189 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need BOFSGBS1189 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. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1189.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.