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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SPJ

BOFSGBS1SPJ belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1SPJ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1SPJ
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeSPJ
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchSpeirs and Jeffrey LTD
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.
SPJ 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 BOFSGBS1SPJ?

BOFSGBS1SPJ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Speirs and Jeffrey LTD, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1SPJ with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1SPJ with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1SPJ mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and SPJ is the code of the department Speirs and Jeffrey LTD.

Do I need BOFSGBS1SPJ for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1SPJ.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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.

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