SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1218
BOFSGBS1218 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1218 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 218 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Leeds |
| City | Leeds |
| 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.
- 218 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1218?
BOFSGBS1218 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking Leeds, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1218 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1218 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1218?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1218 is Private Banking Leeds. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1218.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGBS1218 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1218.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.