SWIFT/BIC code BOFSJES1001
BOFSJES1001 belongs to Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited in St. Helier, Jersey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSJES1001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSJES1 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited |
| Branch | Jersey Money Market Accounts Centre |
| City | St. Helier |
| Country | Jersey |
How the Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited 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.
- JE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 code BOFSJES1001?
The code BOFSJES1001 belongs to Jersey Money Market Accounts Centre, part of Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited in St. Helier, Jersey. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSJES1001 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited, JE is the ISO code of Jersey, S1 is the code for the city or region and 001 is the code of the department Jersey Money Market Accounts Centre.
Does Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited in Jersey. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited.
Can I use BOFSJES1 instead of BOFSJES1001?
BOFSJES1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited, while BOFSJES1001 is Jersey Money Market Accounts Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSJES1001.
What happens if I use BOFSJES1001 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSJES1001 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited take in Jersey?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.