SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1LT7
BOFSGBS1LT7 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1LT7 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | LT7 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bank of Scotland Lt Bristol Ag16 |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- LT7 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 BOFSGBS1LT7?
BOFSGBS1LT7 identifies Bank of Scotland Lt Bristol Ag16, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1LT7 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and LT7 is the code of the department Bank of Scotland Lt Bristol Ag16.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1LT7?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1LT7 is Bank of Scotland Lt Bristol Ag16. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1LT7 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.