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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1IPM

BOFSGBS1IPM belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1IPM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1IPM
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeIPM
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchPrivate Banking
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
IPM 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1IPM?

The code BOFSGBS1IPM belongs to Private Banking, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1IPM?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1IPM is Private Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1IPM if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1IPM incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1IPM with the recipient before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1IPM mean?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and IPM is the code of the department Private Banking.

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