SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1RBM
BOFSGBS1RBM belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1RBM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | RBM |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Retail Banking Mastercard |
| City | Dunfermline |
| 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.
- RBM 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 BIC BOFSGBS1RBM?
The code BOFSGBS1RBM belongs to Retail Banking Mastercard, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1RBM?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1RBM points to Retail Banking Mastercard. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1RBM.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1RBM 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 RBM is the code of the branch Retail Banking Mastercard.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1RBM incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1RBM against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.