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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1PSG

BOFSGBS1PSG belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1PSG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1PSG
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codePSG
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchPrivate Banking
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited 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.
PSG 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1PSG?

BOFSGBS1PSG identifies Private Banking, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 BOFSGBS1PSG?

BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1PSG is Private Banking. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1PSG if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BOFSGBS1PSG for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1PSG.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1PSG stand for?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and PSG is the code of the branch Private Banking.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.