SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1LY1
BOFSGBS1LY1 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1LY1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | LY1 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London York Branch |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- LY1 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1LY1?
The code BOFSGBS1LY1 belongs to London York Branch, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1LY1?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1LY1 points to London York Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1LY1.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1LY1 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and LY1 is the code of the branch London York Branch.
Do I need BOFSGBS1LY1 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1LY1.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.