SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1IMM
BOFSGBS1IMM belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1IMM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | IMM |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mortgages (122261 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- IMM 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 BOFSGBS1IMM?
BOFSGBS1IMM identifies Mortgages (122261, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1IMM for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1IMM.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1IMM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1IMM against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1IMM?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1IMM points to Mortgages (122261. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1IMM if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1IMM stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and IMM is the code of the department Mortgages (122261.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.