SWIFT/BIC code BOFSUS3NXXX

BOFSUS3NXXX belongs to Bank of Scotland, New York in New York,ny, United States.

BOFSUS3NXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSUS3NXXX
8-character codeBOFSUS3N
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of Scotland, New York
BranchHead office
CityNew York,ny
CountryUnited States

The way the Bank of Scotland, New York 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.
US Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
3N 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSUS3NXXX?

BOFSUS3NXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank of Scotland, New York in New York,ny, United States. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Scotland, New York does not need a specific branch.

Is BOFSUS3N and BOFSUS3NXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. BOFSUS3N is the 8-character version of BOFSUS3NXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Scotland, New York in New York,ny.

Does Bank of Scotland, New York use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BOFSUS3NXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Scotland, New York in United States, so there is no branch code to choose.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Scotland, New York?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFSUS3NXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What do the letters in BOFSUS3NXXX mean?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland, New York, US is the ISO code of United States, 3N is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland, New York in United States?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.