SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1193
BOFSGBS1193 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Renfrew, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1193 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 193 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Renfrew (R) 80.48.42 |
| City | Renfrew |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 193 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1193?
The code BOFSGBS1193 belongs to Renfrew (R) 80.48.42, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Renfrew, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1193 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1193 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1193 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1193.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1193 mean?
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 193 identifies the branch Renfrew (R) 80.48.42.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.