SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1337
BOFSGBS1337 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Alva, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1337 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 337 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Alva |
| City | Alva |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 337 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 BOFSGBS1337?
The code BOFSGBS1337 belongs to Alva, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Alva, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1337 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1337 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1337 stand for?
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 337 identifies the department Alva.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1337?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1337 points to Alva. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1337.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.