SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CL9
BOFSGBS1CL9 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CL9 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CL9 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Specialist Finance (122743 |
| 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.
- CL9 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 BIC BOFSGBS1CL9?
BOFSGBS1CL9 identifies Specialist Finance (122743, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1CL9 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1CL9 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1CL9 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 CL9 is the code of the department Specialist Finance (122743.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CL9?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CL9 is Specialist Finance (122743. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1CL9.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1CL9 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. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1CL9.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.