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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1HIL

BOFSGBS1HIL belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1HIL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1HIL
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeHIL
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchBank of Scotland (Hiil) - 120167
CityChester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
HIL 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 code BOFSGBS1HIL?

The code BOFSGBS1HIL belongs to Bank of Scotland (Hiil) - 120167, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

Do I need BOFSGBS1HIL to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1HIL.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1HIL?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1HIL is Bank of Scotland (Hiil) - 120167. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1HIL.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1HIL with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1HIL against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.