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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1LY2

BOFSGBS1LY2 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1LY2

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1LY2
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeLY2
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchLondon York II Branch (122772
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
LY2 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1LY2?

BOFSGBS1LY2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London York II Branch (122772, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1LY2?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1LY2 points to London York II Branch (122772. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1LY2 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1LY2 stand for?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and LY2 is the code of the department London York II Branch (122772.

Has Bank of Scotland PLC got 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.

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

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

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1LY2 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1LY2 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

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