SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1NO8
BOFSGBS1NO8 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1NO8 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | NO8 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Pentland House (802078 |
| 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.
- NO8 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1NO8?
The code BOFSGBS1NO8 belongs to Pentland House (802078, 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1NO8?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1NO8 is Pentland House (802078. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1NO8.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1NO8 mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and NO8 identifies the department Pentland House (802078.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1NO8 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1NO8 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need BOFSGBS1NO8 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1NO8.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.