SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1TLP
BOFSGBS1TLP belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1TLP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | TLP |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | The Lints Partnership (802694 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- TLP 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 BIC BOFSGBS1TLP?
The code BOFSGBS1TLP belongs to The Lints Partnership (802694, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1TLP mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and TLP identifies the branch The Lints Partnership (802694.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1TLP incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1TLP with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1TLP?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1TLP points to The Lints Partnership (802694. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1TLP.
Do I need BOFSGBS1TLP for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1TLP.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.