SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1190
BOFSGBS1190 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Falkirk, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1190 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 190 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Falkirk High Street - 804835 |
| City | Falkirk |
| 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.
- 190 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1190?
The code BOFSGBS1190 belongs to Falkirk High Street - 804835, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Falkirk, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1190 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1190 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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. 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 in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1190 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 190 identifies the branch Falkirk High Street - 804835.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1190?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1190 points to Falkirk High Street - 804835. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1190 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.