SWIFT/BIC code BOFSDEF1XXX
BOFSDEF1XXX belongs to Bank of Scotland - Niederlassung Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland - Niederlassung Frankfurt |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Bank of Scotland - Niederlassung Frankfurt 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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 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 BOFSDEF1XXX?
The code BOFSDEF1XXX belongs to the head office of Bank of Scotland - Niederlassung Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Scotland - Niederlassung Frankfurt.
Do I need BOFSDEF1XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFSDEF1XXX.
Does Bank of Scotland - Niederlassung Frankfurt have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland - Niederlassung Frankfurt in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland - Niederlassung Frankfurt take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is BOFSDEF1 and BOFSDEF1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BOFSDEF1 is the 8-character version of BOFSDEF1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Bank of Scotland - Niederlassung Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main.
What happens if I enter BOFSDEF1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSDEF1XXX against the details from Bank of Scotland - Niederlassung Frankfurt before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.