SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SFB
BOFSGBS1SFB belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1SFB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | SFB |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Client Banking, Banking Direct, Sfu Libor Bb |
| 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.
- SFB 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1SFB?
The code BOFSGBS1SFB belongs to Client Banking, Banking Direct, Sfu Libor Bb, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1SFB to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1SFB.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1SFB?
BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SFB is Client Banking, Banking Direct, Sfu Libor Bb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1SFB if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1SFB mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and SFB is the code of the branch Client Banking, Banking Direct, Sfu Libor Bb.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.