SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SFC
BOFSGBS1SFC belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1SFC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | SFC |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Client Banking, Banking Direct, Sfu Libor Corporate England |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- SFC 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 SWIFT code BOFSGBS1SFC?
BOFSGBS1SFC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Client Banking, Banking Direct, Sfu Libor Corporate England, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1SFC mean?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the code for the city or region and SFC is the code of the department Client Banking, Banking Direct, Sfu Libor Corporate England.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1SFC?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SFC points to Client Banking, Banking Direct, Sfu Libor Corporate England. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGBS1SFC.
What is the cheapest 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 – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGBS1SFC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BOFSGBS1SFC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.