SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SE2
BOFSGBS1SE2 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1SE2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | SE2 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Selfrade Uk3 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- SE2 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 BOFSGBS1SE2?
The code BOFSGBS1SE2 belongs to Selfrade Uk3, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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 several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1SE2 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and SE2 identifies the branch Selfrade Uk3.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1SE2?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SE2 is Selfrade Uk3. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1SE2 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BOFSGBS1SE2 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1SE2.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros 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.