SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1IPI

BOFSGBS1IPI belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1IPI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1IPI
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeIPI
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchPrivate Banking Inverness (802476
CityEdinburgh
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.
IPI 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 code BOFSGBS1IPI?

BOFSGBS1IPI identifies Private Banking Inverness (802476, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% 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.

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 BOFSGBS1IPI for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1IPI.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1IPI with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1IPI against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1IPI mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and IPI is the code of the department Private Banking Inverness (802476.

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