SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1DEA
BOFSGBS1DEA belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1DEA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | DEA |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Client Banking, Banking Direct, Dealwise LTD No2 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- DEA 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1DEA?
The code BOFSGBS1DEA belongs to Client Banking, Banking Direct, Dealwise LTD No2, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1DEA mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and DEA is the code of the branch Client Banking, Banking Direct, Dealwise LTD No2.
Do I need BOFSGBS1DEA to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1DEA.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1DEA?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1DEA points to Client Banking, Banking Direct, Dealwise LTD No2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1DEA.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1DEA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1DEA with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.