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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1315

BOFSGBS1315 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1315

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1315
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code315
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchInverness City - 804602
CityInverness
CountryUnited 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.
315 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 uses BIC BOFSGBS1315?

The code BOFSGBS1315 belongs to Inverness City - 804602, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1315 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1315 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1315 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 315 identifies the department Inverness City - 804602.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1315?

BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1315 points to Inverness City - 804602. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1315 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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