SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1NBH
BOFSGBS1NBH belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1NBH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | NBH |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking, New Uberior House |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- NBH 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1NBH?
BOFSGBS1NBH identifies Private Banking, New Uberior House, 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1NBH?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1NBH points to Private Banking, New Uberior House. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1NBH if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1NBH incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1NBH against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best 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 specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1NBH stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and NBH is the code of the department Private Banking, New Uberior House.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.