SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1228
BOFSGBS1228 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1228 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 228 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Chantrey Vellacott Dfk (802928 |
| 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.
- 228 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1228?
BOFSGBS1228 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chantrey Vellacott Dfk (802928, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1228?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1228 is Chantrey Vellacott Dfk (802928. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1228 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 BOFSGBS1228 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 228 is the code of the department Chantrey Vellacott Dfk (802928.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1228 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1228 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.