SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1LTW
BOFSGBS1LTW belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1LTW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | LTW |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hspf LTD - Littlewoods - 120169 |
| City | Chester |
| 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.
- LTW 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 BOFSGBS1LTW?
BOFSGBS1LTW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hspf LTD - Littlewoods - 120169, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1LTW with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1LTW with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1LTW stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and LTW is the code of the branch Hspf LTD - Littlewoods - 120169.
Do I need BOFSGBS1LTW for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1LTW.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.