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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1294

BOFSGBS1294 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1294

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1294
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code294
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchEdinburgh Newington - 804662
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
294 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1294?

The code BOFSGBS1294 belongs to Edinburgh Newington - 804662, part 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 BOFSGBS1294?

BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1294 is Edinburgh Newington - 804662. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1294 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BOFSGBS1294 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1294.

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

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

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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 do the letters in BOFSGBS1294 stand for?

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 294 identifies the department Edinburgh Newington - 804662.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.