SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1RLF

BOFSGBS1RLF belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1RLF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1RLF
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeRLF
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchMore Than Bonds (122713
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
RLF 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 uses SWIFT code BOFSGBS1RLF?

BOFSGBS1RLF identifies More Than Bonds (122713, 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.

Has Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1RLF incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1RLF with the recipient 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1RLF?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1RLF is More Than Bonds (122713. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1RLF.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1RLF mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and RLF identifies the department More Than Bonds (122713.

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