SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1MT2
BOFSGBS1MT2 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1MT2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | MT2 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mound Trustees Lts 2 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- MT2 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1MT2?
BOFSGBS1MT2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mound Trustees Lts 2, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1MT2 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and MT2 is the code of the department Mound Trustees Lts 2.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1MT2?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1MT2 is Mound Trustees Lts 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1MT2.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1MT2 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1MT2 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGBS1MT2 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1MT2.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.