SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SAK
BOFSGBS1SAK belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1SAK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | SAK |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Shield and Kyd (802687 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- SAK 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SAK?
BOFSGBS1SAK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shield and Kyd (802687, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1SAK?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SAK is Shield and Kyd (802687. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1SAK.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1SAK stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and SAK is the code of the department Shield and Kyd (802687.
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, 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 enter BOFSGBS1SAK incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFSGBS1SAK with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.