SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2105G

RBOSGB2105G belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2105G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2105G
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code05G
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Edinburgh Csc 101
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
05G 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 RBOSGB2105G?

RBOSGB2105G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Edinburgh Csc 101, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB2105G with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2105G with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need RBOSGB2105G to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2105G.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2105G?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2105G points to Rbs Edinburgh Csc 101. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2105G if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in RBOSGB2105G 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 05G identifies the branch Rbs Edinburgh Csc 101.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.