SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102Q
RBOSGB2102Q belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2102Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 02Q |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Credit Management Services |
| 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.
- 02Q 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 branch uses SWIFT code RBOSGB2102Q?
RBOSGB2102Q identifies Rbs Credit Management Services, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2102Q with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2102Q against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB2102Q to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2102Q.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102Q?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102Q is Rbs Credit Management Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2102Q if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.