SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CCB
BOFSGBS1CCB belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CCB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CCB |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Client Banking Branch England |
| 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.
- CCB 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1CCB?
BOFSGBS1CCB identifies Client Banking Branch England, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1CCB stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and CCB identifies the branch Client Banking Branch England.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1CCB with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1CCB against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1CCB to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1CCB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.