SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1299
BOFSGBS1299 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1299 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 299 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Morningside - 804651 |
| 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.
- 299 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1299?
BOFSGBS1299 identifies Edinburgh Morningside - 804651, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1299 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1299 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1299 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1299.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1299 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 299 is the code of the department Edinburgh Morningside - 804651.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.