SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SFA
BOFSGBS1SFA belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1SFA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | SFA |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Scottish Asset Management (802630 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- SFA 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 BOFSGBS1SFA?
BOFSGBS1SFA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Scottish Asset Management (802630, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1SFA?
BOFSGBS1 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SFA points to Scottish Asset Management (802630. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1SFA.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1SFA 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 SFA identifies the department Scottish Asset Management (802630.
Do I need BOFSGBS1SFA to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BOFSGBS1SFA.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros 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.