SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2104X
RBOSGB2104X belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2104X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 04X |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Edinburgh Csc 100 |
| 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.
- 04X 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 bank is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB2104X?
RBOSGB2104X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Edinburgh Csc 100, a unit 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.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2104X for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2104X.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2104X?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2104X points to Rbs Edinburgh Csc 100. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2104X if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2104X incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2104X with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2104X mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 04X is the code of the department Rbs Edinburgh Csc 100.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.