SWIFT/BIC code BOFSIMA1XXX
BOFSIMA1XXX belongs to Bank of Scotland in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSIMA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSIMA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Douglas |
| Country | Isle of Man |
The way the Bank of Scotland 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.
- IM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSIMA1XXX?
The code BOFSIMA1XXX belongs to the main office of Bank of Scotland in Douglas, Isle of Man. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of Scotland.
Is BOFSIMA1 and BOFSIMA1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BOFSIMA1 is the short version of BOFSIMA1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of Scotland in Douglas.
Does Bank of Scotland have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland in Isle of Man, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BOFSIMA1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSIMA1XXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Scotland?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFSIMA1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Isle of Man uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BOFSIMA1XXX mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland, IM stands for Isle of Man, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.