SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1310
BOFSGBS1310 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1310 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 310 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Comely Bank - 804623 |
| 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.
- 310 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1310?
The code BOFSGBS1310 belongs to Edinburgh Comely Bank - 804623, a unit 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1310 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 310 identifies the department Edinburgh Comely Bank - 804623.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1310 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1310 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1310?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1310 points to Edinburgh Comely Bank - 804623. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1310.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.