SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1EDJ
BOFSGBS1EDJ belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1EDJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | EDJ |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Insight Investment (122733 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- EDJ 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1EDJ?
The code BOFSGBS1EDJ belongs to Insight Investment (122733, a branch or department 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 happens if I enter BOFSGBS1EDJ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1EDJ against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1EDJ mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and EDJ is the code of the department Insight Investment (122733.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 BOFSGBS1EDJ?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1EDJ points to Insight Investment (122733. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1EDJ if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.