SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1NO7
BOFSGBS1NO7 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1NO7 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | NO7 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Personnel Banking Mortgages, Bos Sam No 7 |
| 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.
- NO7 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1NO7?
The code BOFSGBS1NO7 belongs to Personnel Banking Mortgages, Bos Sam No 7, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1NO7?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1NO7 points to Personnel Banking Mortgages, Bos Sam No 7. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1NO7.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1NO7 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and NO7 is the code of the department Personnel Banking Mortgages, Bos Sam No 7.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA 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.