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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1RCW

BOFSGBS1RCW belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1RCW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1RCW
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeRCW
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchRaeburn Christie Clark Wallace (802923
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
RCW 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1RCW?

BOFSGBS1RCW identifies Raeburn Christie Clark Wallace (802923, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1RCW incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1RCW with the recipient before sending.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1RCW?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1RCW points to Raeburn Christie Clark Wallace (802923. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1RCW if the recipient asks for it.

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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1RCW 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 RCW is the code of the department Raeburn Christie Clark Wallace (802923.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.