SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1AAF
BOFSGBS1AAF belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1AAF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | AAF |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Preference Funding - 120154 |
| City | Chester |
| 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.
- AAF 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 BIC BOFSGBS1AAF?
BOFSGBS1AAF identifies Preference Funding - 120154, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1AAF?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1AAF is Preference Funding - 120154. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1AAF.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1AAF to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1AAF.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1AAF stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and AAF identifies the branch Preference Funding - 120154.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.