SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102U

RBOSGB2102U belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2102U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2102U
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code02U
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Edinburgh St Andrews Sq
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
02U 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 RBOSGB2102U?

RBOSGB2102U identifies Rbs Edinburgh St Andrews Sq, a branch or department 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.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102U?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102U points to Rbs Edinburgh St Andrews Sq. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB2102U if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB2102U with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2102U against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

What does each part of RBOSGB2102U stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 02U identifies the department Rbs Edinburgh St Andrews Sq.

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