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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1PYS

BOFSGBS1PYS belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1PYS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1PYS
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codePYS
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchPointon York Sipp (802921
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
PYS 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1PYS?

BOFSGBS1PYS identifies Pointon York Sipp (802921, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

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

Do I need BOFSGBS1PYS to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1PYS.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1PYS with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1PYS against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1PYS?

BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1PYS is Pointon York Sipp (802921. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1PYS 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.