SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CL1
BOFSGBS1CL1 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CL1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CL1 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Specialist Finance (122727 |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- CL1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CL1?
BOFSGBS1CL1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Specialist Finance (122727, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1CL1 mean?
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 CL1 is the code of the department Specialist Finance (122727.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CL1?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CL1 is Specialist Finance (122727. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1CL1 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1CL1 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1CL1 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.