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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1BDO

BOFSGBS1BDO belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1BDO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1BDO
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeBDO
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchBroadstone Pensions Inv LTD (122760
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
BDO 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 code BOFSGBS1BDO?

BOFSGBS1BDO identifies Broadstone Pensions Inv LTD (122760, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGBS1BDO to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1BDO.

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

Yes – our database contains 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 happens if I use BOFSGBS1BDO incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1BDO against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1BDO?

BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1BDO points to Broadstone Pensions Inv LTD (122760. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1BDO.

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