SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB41001
BOFSGB41001 belongs to Halifax Credit Card Limited in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB41001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB41 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Halifax Credit Card Limited |
| Branch | Pitreavie Business Park Dunfermline |
| City | Dunfermline |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax Credit Card Limited 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 41 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 SWIFT code BOFSGB41001?
BOFSGB41001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pitreavie Business Park Dunfermline, part of Halifax Credit Card Limited in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGB41 instead of BOFSGB41001?
BOFSGB41 points to the head office of Halifax Credit Card Limited, while BOFSGB41001 is Pitreavie Business Park Dunfermline. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB41001.
What happens if I enter BOFSGB41001 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB41001 against the details from Halifax Credit Card Limited before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGB41001 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Halifax Credit Card Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 001 identifies the department Pitreavie Business Park Dunfermline.
Has Halifax Credit Card Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax Credit Card Limited in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax Credit Card Limited.
Do I need BOFSGB41001 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB41001.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.