SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1203
BOFSGBS1203 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Stornoway, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1203 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 203 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stornoway - 804862 |
| City | Stornoway |
| 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.
- 203 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1203?
The code BOFSGBS1203 belongs to Stornoway - 804862, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Stornoway, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1203 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 203 is the code of the department Stornoway - 804862.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1203 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1203 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1203?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1203 is Stornoway - 804862. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1203 if the recipient asks for it.
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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.