SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1OAK
BOFSGBS1OAK belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1OAK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | OAK |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rsm Robson Rhodes Llp (122763 |
| 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.
- OAK 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1OAK?
The code BOFSGBS1OAK belongs to Rsm Robson Rhodes Llp (122763, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1OAK incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1OAK against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1OAK 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 OAK is the code of the department Rsm Robson Rhodes Llp (122763.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1OAK?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1OAK points to Rsm Robson Rhodes Llp (122763. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1OAK.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1OAK 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 BOFSGBS1OAK.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.