SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1UBR
BOFSGBS1UBR belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1UBR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | UBR |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Bkg, New Uberior Hse |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- UBR 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1UBR?
BOFSGBS1UBR identifies Private Bkg, New Uberior Hse, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1UBR stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and UBR identifies the department Private Bkg, New Uberior Hse.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1UBR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1UBR with the recipient before sending.
What is the best 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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1UBR?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1UBR points to Private Bkg, New Uberior Hse. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1UBR if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. 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.