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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1MRT

BOFSGBS1MRT belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1MRT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1MRT
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeMRT
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchMoretons (802686
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
MRT 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 code BOFSGBS1MRT?

BOFSGBS1MRT identifies Moretons (802686, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1MRT 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 MRT is the code of the department Moretons (802686.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1MRT?

BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1MRT points to Moretons (802686. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1MRT if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BOFSGBS1MRT for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1MRT.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1MRT incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1MRT against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.