SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1NO4
BOFSGBS1NO4 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1NO4 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | NO4 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Personal Banking, Mortgages Bos Sam Scot 4 (802076 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- NO4 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 BOFSGBS1NO4?
BOFSGBS1NO4 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Personal Banking, Mortgages Bos Sam Scot 4 (802076, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1NO4?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1NO4 is Personal Banking, Mortgages Bos Sam Scot 4 (802076. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1NO4 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1NO4 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 BOFSGBS1NO4.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1NO4 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and NO4 identifies the branch Personal Banking, Mortgages Bos Sam Scot 4 (802076.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.