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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1TT8

BOFSGBS1TT8 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1TT8

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1TT8
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeTT8
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchB A B and S Ag16 - 804975
CityHalifax
CountryUnited 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.
TT8 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1TT8?

The code BOFSGBS1TT8 belongs to B A B and S Ag16 - 804975, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1TT8 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1TT8 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1TT8 mean?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and TT8 identifies the branch B A B and S Ag16 - 804975.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1TT8?

BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1TT8 is B A B and S Ag16 - 804975. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1TT8 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BOFSGBS1TT8 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. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1TT8.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.