SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2104W
RBOSGB2104W belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2104W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 04W |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Edinburgh Csc 96 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 04W 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 RBOSGB2104W?
The code RBOSGB2104W belongs to Rbs Edinburgh Csc 96, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB2104W to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2104W.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2104W with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2104W with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2104W stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 04W is the code of the branch Rbs Edinburgh Csc 96.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.