SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1MMS
BOFSGBS1MMS belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1MMS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | MMS |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Maclay Murray and Spens (802654 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- MMS 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 BOFSGBS1MMS?
The code BOFSGBS1MMS belongs to Maclay Murray and Spens (802654, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1MMS?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1MMS points to Maclay Murray and Spens (802654. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1MMS if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1MMS mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and MMS is the code of the department Maclay Murray and Spens (802654.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1MMS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1MMS against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest 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 specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.