SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1BWD
BOFSGBS1BWD belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1BWD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | BWD |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Barnett Wadddingham (802962 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- BWD 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1BWD?
The code BOFSGBS1BWD belongs to Barnett Wadddingham (802962, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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 several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1BWD incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1BWD with the recipient before sending.
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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1BWD?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1BWD points to Barnett Wadddingham (802962. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1BWD if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1BWD stand for?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and BWD identifies the branch Barnett Wadddingham (802962.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.