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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1098

BOFSGBS1098 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1098

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1098
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code098
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchLeith (804643
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
098 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 BOFSGBS1098?

The code BOFSGBS1098 belongs to Leith (804643, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BOFSGBS1098 for a euro transfer 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 still need BOFSGBS1098.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1098 stand for?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 098 identifies the department Leith (804643.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1098 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1098 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1098?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1098 points to Leith (804643. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1098 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.