SWIFT/BIC code BOFSJES1XXX
BOFSJES1XXX belongs to Bank of Scotland - Jersey Treasury in St. Helier, Jersey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSJES1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSJES1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland - Jersey Treasury |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | St. Helier |
| Country | Jersey |
The way the Bank of Scotland - Jersey Treasury 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.
- XXX 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BOFSJES1XXX?
The code BOFSJES1XXX belongs to the main office of Bank of Scotland - Jersey Treasury in St. Helier, Jersey. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Scotland - Jersey Treasury does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BOFSJES1XXX stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland - Jersey Treasury, JE is the ISO code of Jersey, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Scotland - Jersey Treasury?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOFSJES1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Jersey is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland - Jersey Treasury in Jersey?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland - Jersey Treasury take in Jersey?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are BOFSJES1 and BOFSJES1XXX the same code?
Yes. BOFSJES1 is the 8-character version of BOFSJES1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of Scotland - Jersey Treasury in St. Helier.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.