SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CB2
BOFSGBS1CB2 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CB2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CB2 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Corporate Banking St Andrews |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- CB2 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CB2?
BOFSGBS1CB2 identifies Corporate Banking St Andrews, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1CB2 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 CB2 is the code of the department Corporate Banking St Andrews.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CB2?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CB2 points to Corporate Banking St Andrews. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1CB2 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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 BOFSGBS1CB2 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1CB2 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.