SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1WSL
BOFSGBS1WSL belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1WSL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | WSL |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Man Securities LTD (122265 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- WSL 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1WSL?
BOFSGBS1WSL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Man Securities LTD (122265, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1WSL 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 WSL identifies the branch Man Securities LTD (122265.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1WSL with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1WSL with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1WSL?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1WSL is Man Securities LTD (122265. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1WSL.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.