SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1PAL
BOFSGBS1PAL belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1PAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | PAL |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ips Partnership PLC (122786 |
| 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.
- PAL 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1PAL?
BOFSGBS1PAL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ips Partnership PLC (122786, 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 best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1PAL 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 PAL identifies the department Ips Partnership PLC (122786.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1PAL incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1PAL with the recipient before sending.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1PAL?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1PAL is Ips Partnership PLC (122786. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1PAL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.