SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102K
RBOSGB2102K belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2102K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 02K |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Edinburgh |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 02K 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
What bank uses BIC RBOSGB2102K?
The code RBOSGB2102K belongs to Rbs Edinburgh, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2102K incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB2102K with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102K?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102K points to Rbs Edinburgh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2102K.
What does each part of RBOSGB2102K mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 02K identifies the department Rbs Edinburgh.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal 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 Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.