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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1THO

BOFSGBS1THO belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1THO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1THO
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeTHO
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchWm Thomson and Sons
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
THO 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 BOFSGBS1THO?

The code BOFSGBS1THO belongs to Wm Thomson and Sons, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

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

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1THO incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1THO with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1THO mean?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and THO identifies the department Wm Thomson and Sons.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1THO?

BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1THO is Wm Thomson and Sons. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1THO 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.