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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1BMK

BOFSGBS1BMK belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1BMK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1BMK
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeBMK
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchSlt-Confunds Pension (802689
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
BMK 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1BMK?

BOFSGBS1BMK identifies Slt-Confunds Pension (802689, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1BMK stand for?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and BMK identifies the branch Slt-Confunds Pension (802689.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1BMK?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1BMK is Slt-Confunds Pension (802689. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1BMK.

Do I need BOFSGBS1BMK for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1BMK.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.

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