SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1MPS
BOFSGBS1MPS belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1MPS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | MPS |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mortgages Princes House |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- MPS 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1MPS?
BOFSGBS1MPS identifies Mortgages Princes House, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGBS1MPS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1MPS.
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.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1MPS 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 MPS is the code of the department Mortgages Princes House.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1MPS?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1MPS is Mortgages Princes House. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1MPS if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1MPS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1MPS 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.