SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1101
BOFSGBS1101 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1101 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 101 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Rose Street (R) 80.46.54 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 101 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
Which branch uses BIC BOFSGBS1101?
BOFSGBS1101 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh Rose Street (R) 80.46.54, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1101 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 101 is the code of the department Edinburgh Rose Street (R) 80.46.54.
Do I need BOFSGBS1101 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1101.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1101?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1101 points to Edinburgh Rose Street (R) 80.46.54. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1101.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound 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.