SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1010
BOFSGBS1010 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1010 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 010 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ipswich (R) 12.47.49 |
| City | Ipswich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 010 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 BOFSGBS1010?
BOFSGBS1010 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ipswich (R) 12.47.49, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1010?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1010 is Ipswich (R) 12.47.49. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1010 if the recipient asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGBS1010 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1010.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1010 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 010 is the code of the department Ipswich (R) 12.47.49.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.