SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1STC
BOFSGBS1STC belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1STC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | STC |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Self Trade UK (122269 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- STC 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 branch uses BIC BOFSGBS1STC?
The code BOFSGBS1STC belongs to Self Trade UK (122269, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1STC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1STC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1STC?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1STC is Self Trade UK (122269. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1STC.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1STC mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and STC is the code of the department Self Trade UK (122269.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.