SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1227
BOFSGBS1227 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1227 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 227 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Berkley Burke Sipp Administration LTD (802927 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- 227 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1227?
The code BOFSGBS1227 belongs to Berkley Burke Sipp Administration LTD (802927, 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 do the letters in BOFSGBS1227 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 227 is the code of the department Berkley Burke Sipp Administration LTD (802927.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1227 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1227 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1227?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1227 is Berkley Burke Sipp Administration LTD (802927. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1227.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.