SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2105M
RBOSGB2105M belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2105M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 05M |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Direct Banking 1 Dom Br |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 05M 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 RBOSGB2105M?
RBOSGB2105M identifies Rbs Direct Banking 1 Dom Br, 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.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need RBOSGB2105M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2105M.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2105M?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2105M points to Rbs Direct Banking 1 Dom Br. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2105M.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2105M with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2105M with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.