SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SFU
BOFSGBS1SFU belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1SFU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | SFU |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Branches Libor Unit, Specialist Function Unit |
| 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.
- SFU 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 BOFSGBS1SFU?
The code BOFSGBS1SFU belongs to Branches Libor Unit, Specialist Function Unit, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1SFU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFSGBS1SFU against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1SFU?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SFU is Branches Libor Unit, Specialist Function Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGBS1SFU if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1SFU 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 SFU identifies the branch Branches Libor Unit, Specialist Function Unit.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.