SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1TTL
BOFSGBS1TTL belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1TTL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | TTL |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Live Branch |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United 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.
- TTL 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1TTL?
BOFSGBS1TTL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Live Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1TTL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1TTL with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1TTL?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1TTL is Live Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1TTL if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.
Do I need BOFSGBS1TTL for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1TTL.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.