SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1ELM
BOFSGBS1ELM belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1ELM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | ELM |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | East Lancs Moneyline |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- ELM 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1ELM?
BOFSGBS1ELM is the SWIFT/BIC code of East Lancs Moneyline, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1ELM stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and ELM is the code of the branch East Lancs Moneyline.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1ELM with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1ELM with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1ELM?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1ELM points to East Lancs Moneyline. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1ELM if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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.