SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CWM
BOFSGBS1CWM belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CWM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CWM |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Close Wealth Managment (122610 |
| 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.
- CWM 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1CWM?
BOFSGBS1CWM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Close Wealth Managment (122610, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1CWM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1CWM against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1CWM mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and CWM is the code of the department Close Wealth Managment (122610.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CWM?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CWM is Close Wealth Managment (122610. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1CWM.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.