SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1300
BOFSGBS1300 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1300 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 300 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Newington |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- 300 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 BOFSGBS1300?
The code BOFSGBS1300 belongs to Edinburgh Newington, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1300 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1300 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1300 stand for?
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 300 identifies the branch Edinburgh Newington.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1300?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1300 points to Edinburgh Newington. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1300 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.