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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1308

BOFSGBS1308 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1308

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1308
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch code308
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchDalry Road
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.
308 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1308?

The code BOFSGBS1308 belongs to Dalry Road, 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 happens if I enter BOFSGBS1308 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1308 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1308?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1308 points to Dalry Road. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1308 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

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 1–3 business days.

Do I need BOFSGBS1308 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1308.

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