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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB31GBP

BOFSGB31GBP belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGB31GBP

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGB31GBP
8-character codeBOFSGB31
Branch codeGBP
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchChaps Return Gbp
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Bank of Scotland PLC 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
31 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
GBP 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/BIC code BOFSGB31GBP?

The code BOFSGB31GBP belongs to Chaps Return Gbp, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BOFSGB31GBP to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGB31GBP.

What happens if I enter BOFSGB31GBP incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGB31GBP with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BOFSGB31GBP stand for?

BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 31 is the location code and GBP identifies the branch Chaps Return Gbp.

Can I use BOFSGB31 instead of BOFSGB31GBP?

BOFSGB31 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB31GBP points to Chaps Return Gbp. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGB31GBP if the recipient asks for it.

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