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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1191

BOFSGBS1191 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1191

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1191
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code191
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchPort Glasgow (R) 80.48.36
CityPort Glasgow
CountryUnited 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.
191 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 BOFSGBS1191?

BOFSGBS1191 identifies Port Glasgow (R) 80.48.36, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1191 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1191 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1191 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 191 is the code of the department Port Glasgow (R) 80.48.36.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGBS1191 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1191.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.