SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1192
BOFSGBS1192 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Portree, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1192 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 192 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Portree (804838 |
| City | Portree |
| 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.
- 192 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 code BOFSGBS1192?
BOFSGBS1192 identifies Portree (804838, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Portree, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1192 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 192 identifies the branch Portree (804838.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1192 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1192 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1192?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1192 points to Portree (804838. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1192 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1192 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1192.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.