SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1MPA
BOFSGBS1MPA belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1MPA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | MPA |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | M Power Account |
| City | Chester |
| 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.
- MPA 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 BOFSGBS1MPA?
BOFSGBS1MPA identifies M Power Account, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1MPA mean?
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 MPA identifies the department M Power Account.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1MPA with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1MPA against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1MPA?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1MPA points to M Power Account. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1MPA.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.