SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1197
BOFSGBS1197 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Selkirk, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1197 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 197 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Selkirk - 804819 |
| City | Selkirk |
| 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.
- 197 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 BOFSGBS1197?
The code BOFSGBS1197 belongs to Selkirk - 804819, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Selkirk, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1197?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1197 is Selkirk - 804819. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1197 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1197 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 197 identifies the branch Selkirk - 804819.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1197 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1197 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.