SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102N

RBOSGB2102N belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2102N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2102N
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code02N
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Aberdeen City Processing
CityAberdeen
CountryUnited 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.
02N 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB2102N?

The code RBOSGB2102N belongs to Rbs Aberdeen City Processing, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks 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.

What happens if I use RBOSGB2102N with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2102N against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102N?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102N is Rbs Aberdeen City Processing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2102N.

What do the letters in RBOSGB2102N mean?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 02N identifies the branch Rbs Aberdeen City Processing.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.