SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CBS
BOFSGBS1CBS belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CBS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CBS |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Central Banking Services, Porsche Preference |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- CBS 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CBS?
BOFSGBS1CBS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Banking Services, Porsche Preference, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGBS1CBS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1CBS.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CBS?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CBS points to Central Banking Services, Porsche Preference. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1CBS.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1CBS mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and CBS is the code of the branch Central Banking Services, Porsche Preference.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.