SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CL5
BOFSGBS1CL5 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CL5 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CL5 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Specialist Finance (122737 |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United 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.
- CL5 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 uses BIC BOFSGBS1CL5?
BOFSGBS1CL5 identifies Specialist Finance (122737, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1CL5 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1CL5.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1CL5 mean?
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 CL5 identifies the branch Specialist Finance (122737.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.