SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2105F

RBOSGB2105F belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2105F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2105F
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code05F
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Cards Securitisation
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
05F 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 uses BIC RBOSGB2105F?

RBOSGB2105F identifies Rbs Cards Securitisation, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use RBOSGB2105F with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2105F against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2105F?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2105F points to Rbs Cards Securitisation. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2105F.

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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of RBOSGB2105F stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 05F is the code of the branch Rbs Cards Securitisation.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.