SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1094
BOFSGBS1094 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1094 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 094 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Corst West - 804629 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 094 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 BIC BOFSGBS1094?
BOFSGBS1094 identifies Edinburgh Corst West - 804629, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1094 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1094 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BOFSGBS1094 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1094.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1094 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 094 identifies the department Edinburgh Corst West - 804629.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.