SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1PSM
BOFSGBS1PSM belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1PSM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | PSM |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Manchester (122456 |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- PSM 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 BOFSGBS1PSM?
BOFSGBS1PSM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking Manchester (122456, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1PSM?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1PSM points to Private Banking Manchester (122456. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1PSM if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1PSM mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and PSM is the code of the department Private Banking Manchester (122456.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1PSM incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1PSM with the recipient before sending.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
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 transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.