SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CPC
BOFSGBS1CPC belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CPC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CPC |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Corporate Processing Centre |
| 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.
- CPC 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CPC?
The code BOFSGBS1CPC belongs to Corporate Processing Centre, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1CPC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1CPC against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGBS1CPC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1CPC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CPC?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CPC is Corporate Processing Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1CPC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.