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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CDG

BOFSGBS1CDG belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1CDG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1CDG
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeCDG
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchCarrington Dean Group
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
CDG 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 code BOFSGBS1CDG?

BOFSGBS1CDG identifies Carrington Dean Group, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1CDG with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1CDG against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1CDG 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 CDG identifies the branch Carrington Dean Group.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CDG?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CDG is Carrington Dean Group. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1CDG if the recipient asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

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

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