SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1RSA
BOFSGBS1RSA belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1RSA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | RSA |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Personnel Banking Royal Sun Alliance |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- RSA 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1RSA?
BOFSGBS1RSA identifies Personnel Banking Royal Sun Alliance, 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
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.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1RSA?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1RSA points to Personnel Banking Royal Sun Alliance. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1RSA if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1RSA for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1RSA.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1RSA mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and RSA identifies the department Personnel Banking Royal Sun Alliance.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.