SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102W
RBOSGB2102W belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2102W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 02W |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Trust and Tax Edinbutgh |
| 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.
- 02W 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 RBOSGB2102W?
The code RBOSGB2102W belongs to Private Trust and Tax Edinbutgh, 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?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2102W with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2102W against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102W?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102W is Private Trust and Tax Edinbutgh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2102W.
Do I need RBOSGB2102W to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2102W.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.