SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SSD
BOFSGBS1SSD belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1SSD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | SSD |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Support Svs Operations |
| City | Dundee |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SSD 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1SSD?
BOFSGBS1SSD identifies Support Svs Operations, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1SSD stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and SSD is the code of the branch Support Svs Operations.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1SSD?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1SSD points to Support Svs Operations. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1SSD if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFSGBS1SSD 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 do need BOFSGBS1SSD.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.