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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1HSP

BOFSGBS1HSP belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1HSP

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1HSP
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeHSP
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchHspf Preference Nb - 120168
CityChester
CountryUnited 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.
HSP 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1HSP?

The code BOFSGBS1HSP belongs to Hspf Preference Nb - 120168, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1HSP with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1HSP against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1HSP?

BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1HSP is Hspf Preference Nb - 120168. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1HSP if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need BOFSGBS1HSP for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1HSP.

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