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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1229

BOFSGBS1229 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1229

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1229
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code229
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchSainsbury's Contact Centre
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
229 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1229?

The code BOFSGBS1229 belongs to Sainsbury's Contact Centre, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1229 mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 229 identifies the branch Sainsbury's Contact Centre.

Do I need BOFSGBS1229 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1229.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1229?

BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1229 points to Sainsbury's Contact Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1229 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1229 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1229 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.