SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1EXC
BOFSGBS1EXC belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1EXC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | EXC |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Exclusive Benefites PLC |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- EXC 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 BOFSGBS1EXC?
The code BOFSGBS1EXC belongs to Exclusive Benefites PLC, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1EXC?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1EXC is Exclusive Benefites PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1EXC if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1EXC stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and EXC is the code of the department Exclusive Benefites PLC.
Do I need BOFSGBS1EXC 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 still need BOFSGBS1EXC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.