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SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SIF

BOFSGBS1SIF belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

BOFSGBS1SIF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFSGBS1SIF
8-character codeBOFSGBS1
Branch codeSIF
BankBank of Scotland PLC
BranchSla Cm Sif (122788
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
SIF 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/BIC code BOFSGBS1SIF?

BOFSGBS1SIF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sla Cm Sif (122788, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BOFSGBS1SIF incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1SIF with the recipient before sending.

Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1SIF?

BOFSGBS1 points to the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SIF is Sla Cm Sif (122788. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1SIF if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BOFSGBS1SIF stand for?

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 SIF identifies the department Sla Cm Sif (122788.

Has Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.

Do I need BOFSGBS1SIF to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 do need BOFSGBS1SIF.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.