SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CPT
BOFSGBS1CPT belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CPT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CPT |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | C and P Ensions LTD (802660 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- CPT 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 BOFSGBS1CPT?
BOFSGBS1CPT identifies C and P Ensions LTD (802660, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CPT?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CPT is C and P Ensions LTD (802660. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1CPT.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1CPT 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 CPT identifies the branch C and P Ensions LTD (802660.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1CPT incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1CPT against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need BOFSGBS1CPT to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1CPT.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.