SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1NFA
BOFSGBS1NFA belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1NFA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | NFA |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Nfu 'm' Account (121287 |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- NFA 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1NFA?
BOFSGBS1NFA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nfu 'm' Account (121287, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1NFA mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and NFA identifies the department Nfu 'm' Account (121287.
Do I need BOFSGBS1NFA to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1NFA.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1NFA?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1NFA is Nfu 'm' Account (121287. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1NFA if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1NFA with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1NFA with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.