SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1221
BOFSGBS1221 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1221 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 221 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Pb Direct Leeds (114929 |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC 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).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 221 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 BIC BOFSGBS1221?
The code BOFSGBS1221 belongs to Pb Direct Leeds (114929, a branch or department 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?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1221 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 221 is the code of the branch Pb Direct Leeds (114929.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1221 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1221 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1221?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1221 points to Pb Direct Leeds (114929. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1221 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.