SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1CFE
BOFSGBS1CFE belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1CFE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | CFE |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cashflow Finance (800254 |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- CFE 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 BOFSGBS1CFE?
BOFSGBS1CFE identifies Cashflow Finance (800254, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1CFE with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1CFE against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1CFE?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1CFE points to Cashflow Finance (800254. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1CFE if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1CFE to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1CFE.
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. 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.