SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102P
RBOSGB2102P belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2102P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 02P |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Centralised Banking Services |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 02P 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102P?
RBOSGB2102P identifies Rbs Centralised Banking Services, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB2102P stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 02P identifies the department Rbs Centralised Banking Services.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102P?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102P is Rbs Centralised Banking Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2102P if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2102P incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2102P against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
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 specialist providers 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.