SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21052
RBOSGB21052 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Musselburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21052 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 052 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Musselburgh Bridge Street |
| City | Musselburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 052 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21052?
RBOSGB21052 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Musselburgh Bridge Street, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Musselburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21052?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21052 is Musselburgh Bridge Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21052 if the recipient asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RBOSGB21052 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 052 identifies the department Musselburgh Bridge Street.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21052 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21052 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.