SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SD1
BOFSGBS1SD1 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1SD1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | SD1 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Share Dealing |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- SD1 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 is behind BIC BOFSGBS1SD1?
The code BOFSGBS1SD1 belongs to Share Dealing, 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.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1SD1 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1SD1 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1SD1?
BOFSGBS1 is the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SD1 points to Share Dealing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFSGBS1SD1 if the recipient asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1SD1 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and SD1 identifies the department Share Dealing.
Do I need BOFSGBS1SD1 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1SD1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.