SWIFT/BIC code RBOSDEFFXXX
RBOSDEFFXXX belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Frankfurt) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Frankfurt) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Frankfurt) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSDEFFXXX?
RBOSDEFFXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Frankfurt) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Frankfurt) does not need a specific branch.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Frankfurt) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, RBOSDEFFXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Frankfurt) in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are RBOSDEFF and RBOSDEFFXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. RBOSDEFF is the short version of RBOSDEFFXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Frankfurt) in Frankfurt Am Main.
Do I need RBOSDEFFXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSDEFFXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Frankfurt) in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Frankfurt)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.