SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1LWK
BOFSGBS1LWK belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1LWK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | LWK |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Leith - 804941 |
| 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.
- LWK 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1LWK?
BOFSGBS1LWK identifies Leith - 804941, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1LWK for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1LWK.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1LWK 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 LWK identifies the branch Leith - 804941.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1LWK?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1LWK points to Leith - 804941. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1LWK.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.