SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1ZF2
BOFSGBS1ZF2 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1ZF2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | ZF2 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | — |
| 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.
- ZF2 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 is behind SWIFT code BOFSGBS1ZF2?
BOFSGBS1ZF2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank of Scotland PLC, a branch or department 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 BOFSGBS1ZF2 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1ZF2 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BOFSGBS1ZF2 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 ZF2 is the code of the branch Bank of Scotland PLC.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BOFSGBS1ZF2 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGBS1ZF2.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.