SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1PBE
BOFSGBS1PBE belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1PBE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | PBE |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking London (120159 |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- PBE 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1PBE?
BOFSGBS1PBE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking London (120159, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1PBE for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1PBE.
What is the cheapest 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1PBE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1PBE with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1PBE?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1PBE is Private Banking London (120159. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1PBE if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.