SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1316
BOFSGBS1316 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Doune, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1316 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 316 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Doune |
| City | Doune |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 316 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1316?
The code BOFSGBS1316 belongs to Doune, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Doune, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1316 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 316 is the code of the branch Doune.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 BOFSGBS1316 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1316 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1316?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1316 is Doune. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1316.
Do I need BOFSGBS1316 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1316.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.