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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1BBS

BOFSGBS1BBS belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1BBS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1BBS
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeBBS
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchCorporate Asset Backed Business
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
BBS 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 BIC BOFSGBS1BBS?

BOFSGBS1BBS identifies Corporate Asset Backed Business, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1BBS with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1BBS with the recipient before sending.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1BBS?

BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1BBS is Corporate Asset Backed Business. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1BBS if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1BBS mean?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and BBS is the code of the department Corporate Asset Backed Business.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.