SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1RCG
BOFSGBS1RCG belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1RCG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | RCG |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Peveral Branch (122609 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- RCG 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1RCG?
BOFSGBS1RCG identifies Peveral Branch (122609, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1RCG?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1RCG points to Peveral Branch (122609. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1RCG if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BOFSGBS1RCG to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1RCG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.