SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1MCP
BOFSGBS1MCP belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1MCP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | MCP |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mcneall Pearson |
| 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.
- MCP 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1MCP?
BOFSGBS1MCP is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mcneall Pearson, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1MCP mean?
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 MCP identifies the department Mcneall Pearson.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1MCP with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1MCP with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1MCP?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1MCP is Mcneall Pearson. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1MCP if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.