SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1TST
BOFSGBS1TST belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1TST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | TST |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bristol |
| 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.
- TST 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1TST?
The code BOFSGBS1TST belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1TST stand for?
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 TST identifies the department Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need BOFSGBS1TST to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1TST.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.