SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CTL
BOFSGBS1CTL belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CTL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CTL |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cameron Toll (804887 |
| 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.
- CTL 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CTL?
BOFSGBS1CTL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cameron Toll (804887, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CTL?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CTL is Cameron Toll (804887. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1CTL.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1CTL for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1CTL.
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.