SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1IPO
BOFSGBS1IPO belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1IPO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | IPO |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United 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.
- IPO 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 code BOFSGBS1IPO?
The code BOFSGBS1IPO belongs to Private Banking, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1IPO stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and IPO identifies the branch Private Banking.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1IPO incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1IPO with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1IPO to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1IPO.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.