SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1MT3
BOFSGBS1MT3 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1MT3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | MT3 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mound Trustees 3 - Personal Banking |
| 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.
- MT3 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 BOFSGBS1MT3?
The code BOFSGBS1MT3 belongs to Mound Trustees 3 - Personal Banking, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1MT3?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1MT3 is Mound Trustees 3 - Personal Banking. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1MT3.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1MT3 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1MT3.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1MT3 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 MT3 identifies the department Mound Trustees 3 - Personal Banking.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.