SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102L
RBOSGB2102L belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2102L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 02L |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Edinburgh Staff Lending Unit |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 02L 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 RBOSGB2102L?
RBOSGB2102L identifies Rbs Edinburgh Staff Lending Unit, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102L?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102L is Rbs Edinburgh Staff Lending Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB2102L if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2102L mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 02L is the code of the branch Rbs Edinburgh Staff Lending Unit.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2102L with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB2102L against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.