SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CBC
BOFSGBS1CBC belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CBC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CBC |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Corporate Banking |
| City | Carlisle |
| 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.
- CBC 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 BOFSGBS1CBC?
BOFSGBS1CBC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corporate Banking, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1CBC stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and CBC identifies the department Corporate Banking.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1CBC incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1CBC against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CBC?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CBC points to Corporate Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1CBC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.