SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1PHO
BOFSGBS1PHO belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1PHO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | PHO |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Phoneline Pitreavie House |
| City | Dunfermline |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- PHO 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 BIC BOFSGBS1PHO?
BOFSGBS1PHO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Phoneline Pitreavie House, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1PHO?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1PHO is Phoneline Pitreavie House. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1PHO if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1PHO 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 PHO is the code of the branch Phoneline Pitreavie House.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1PHO with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1PHO with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.