SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1STJ
BOFSGBS1STJ belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1STJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | STJ |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Clnt Bking St James's Place Prvt Bkg |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- STJ 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 bank is behind BIC BOFSGBS1STJ?
BOFSGBS1STJ identifies Clnt Bking St James's Place Prvt Bkg, 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.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1STJ stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and STJ is the code of the branch Clnt Bking St James's Place Prvt Bkg.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1STJ?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1STJ is Clnt Bking St James's Place Prvt Bkg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1STJ.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1STJ with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1STJ with the recipient before sending.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.
Do I need BOFSGBS1STJ to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1STJ.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.