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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SBB

BOFSGBS1SBB belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1SBB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1SBB
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeSBB
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchPrivate Banking London (124951
CityLondon
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.
SBB 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 BOFSGBS1SBB?

BOFSGBS1SBB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking London (124951, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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 BOFSGBS1SBB?

BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SBB is Private Banking London (124951. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1SBB.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

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

Do I need BOFSGBS1SBB to send euros 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 BOFSGBS1SBB.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1SBB with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1SBB against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

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