SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1MPB
BOFSGBS1MPB belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1MPB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | MPB |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mobile Phone Banking (122450 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- MPB 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 uses BIC BOFSGBS1MPB?
BOFSGBS1MPB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mobile Phone Banking (122450, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1MPB with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1MPB against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1MPB 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 MPB identifies the branch Mobile Phone Banking (122450.
Do I need BOFSGBS1MPB to send euros 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. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1MPB.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. 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.