SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1FR2
BOFSGBS1FR2 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1FR2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | FR2 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Flexible Equity Release Mortgage Nr 2 |
| 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.
- FR2 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 branch uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1FR2?
BOFSGBS1FR2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Flexible Equity Release Mortgage Nr 2, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1FR2?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1FR2 points to Flexible Equity Release Mortgage Nr 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1FR2.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1FR2 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and FR2 identifies the branch Flexible Equity Release Mortgage Nr 2.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
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.