SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2105X
RBOSGB2105X belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Washington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2105X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 05X |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Washington Cash Centre |
| City | Washington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 05X 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 RBOSGB2105X?
RBOSGB2105X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Washington Cash Centre, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Washington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2105X?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2105X is Rbs Washington Cash Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2105X if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2105X mean?
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 05X identifies the department Rbs Washington Cash Centre.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2105X incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2105X against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RBOSGB2105X for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB2105X.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.