SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1UKB
BOFSGBS1UKB belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1UKB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | UKB |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | UK Banking, East Area, Hampshire Trust PLC |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- UKB 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 BIC BOFSGBS1UKB?
The code BOFSGBS1UKB belongs to UK Banking, East Area, Hampshire Trust PLC, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1UKB?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1UKB is UK Banking, East Area, Hampshire Trust PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1UKB if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1UKB mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and UKB is the code of the branch UK Banking, East Area, Hampshire Trust PLC.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1UKB with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1UKB against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.