SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1IPC
BOFSGBS1IPC belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1IPC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | IPC |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Manchester (122493 |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- IPC 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1IPC?
The code BOFSGBS1IPC belongs to Private Banking Manchester (122493, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1IPC to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1IPC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1IPC mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and IPC identifies the branch Private Banking Manchester (122493.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1IPC?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1IPC is Private Banking Manchester (122493. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1IPC if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.