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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CBK

BOFSGBS1CBK belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1CBK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1CBK
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeCBK
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchCorporate Banking, The Mound
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
CBK 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 BOFSGBS1CBK?

BOFSGBS1CBK identifies Corporate Banking, The Mound, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CBK?

BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CBK is Corporate Banking, The Mound. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1CBK if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1CBK mean?

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 CBK identifies the branch Corporate Banking, The Mound.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGBS1CBK for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1CBK.

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