SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1295
BOFSGBS1295 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1295 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 295 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Comely Bank - 804659 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 295 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 uses BIC BOFSGBS1295?
BOFSGBS1295 identifies Edinburgh Comely Bank - 804659, 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1295 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and 295 is the code of the branch Edinburgh Comely Bank - 804659.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1295?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1295 is Edinburgh Comely Bank - 804659. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1295.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1295 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1295 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.