SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1340
BOFSGBS1340 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Pitlochry, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1340 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 340 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Pitlochry- 800540 |
| City | Pitlochry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 340 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 BOFSGBS1340?
The code BOFSGBS1340 belongs to Pitlochry- 800540, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Pitlochry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1340?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1340 points to Pitlochry- 800540. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1340 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1340 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1340 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1340 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 340 identifies the branch Pitlochry- 800540.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.