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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SAG

BOFSGBS1SAG belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1SAG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1SAG
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeSAG
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchSaga (122453
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.
SAG 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 BIC BOFSGBS1SAG?

The code BOFSGBS1SAG belongs to Saga (122453, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BOFSGBS1SAG to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1SAG.

Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1SAG?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SAG is Saga (122453. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1SAG if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter BOFSGBS1SAG with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1SAG against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

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