SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1331
BOFSGBS1331 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Bonnyrigg, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1331 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 331 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bonnyrigg |
| City | Bonnyrigg |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 331 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 BOFSGBS1331?
BOFSGBS1331 identifies Bonnyrigg, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Bonnyrigg, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly 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.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1331 stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 331 identifies the branch Bonnyrigg.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1331 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1331 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1331 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1331.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.