SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1MT1
BOFSGBS1MT1 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1MT1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | MT1 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mound Trustees 1-Personal Banking (802702 |
| 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.
- MT1 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 code BOFSGBS1MT1?
The code BOFSGBS1MT1 belongs to Mound Trustees 1-Personal Banking (802702, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1MT1 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1MT1.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1MT1?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1MT1 is Mound Trustees 1-Personal Banking (802702. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1MT1 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1MT1 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and MT1 identifies the branch Mound Trustees 1-Personal Banking (802702.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.