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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1RML

BOFSGBS1RML belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1RML

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1RML
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeRML
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchRobson Mclean (802628
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
RML 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 branch uses BIC BOFSGBS1RML?

The code BOFSGBS1RML belongs to Robson Mclean (802628, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1RML with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1RML with the recipient before sending.

Do I need BOFSGBS1RML to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1RML.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1RML?

BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1RML points to Robson Mclean (802628. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1RML if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of BOFSGBS1RML mean?

BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and RML identifies the branch Robson Mclean (802628.

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