SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1BBL
BOFSGBS1BBL belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1BBL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | BBL |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | The Business Bank |
| 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.
- BBL 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1BBL?
The code BOFSGBS1BBL belongs to The Business Bank, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1BBL stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and BBL is the code of the branch The Business Bank.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1BBL?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1BBL points to The Business Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1BBL if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need BOFSGBS1BBL to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1BBL.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1BBL with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1BBL with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.