SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1217
BOFSGBS1217 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1217 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 217 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Pb Ipswich (114936 |
| City | Cambridge |
| 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.
- 217 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 BOFSGBS1217?
BOFSGBS1217 identifies Pb Ipswich (114936, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1217 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 217 identifies the branch Pb Ipswich (114936.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1217?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1217 is Pb Ipswich (114936. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1217.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1217 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1217.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.