SWIFT/BIC code BOFSJES1SPJ
BOFSJES1SPJ belongs to Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited in St. Helier, Jersey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSJES1SPJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSJES1 |
| Branch code | SPJ |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited |
| Branch | Speirs and Jeffrey Jersey Branch |
| 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.
- SPJ 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSJES1SPJ?
The code BOFSJES1SPJ belongs to Speirs and Jeffrey Jersey Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited in St. Helier, Jersey. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOFSJES1SPJ, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Jersey uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BOFSJES1 instead of BOFSJES1SPJ?
BOFSJES1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland (Jersey) Limited, while BOFSJES1SPJ is Speirs and Jeffrey Jersey Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSJES1SPJ if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSJES1SPJ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSJES1SPJ with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.