SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2106B

RBOSGB2106B belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2106B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2106B
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code06B
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Edinburgh Csc
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.
06B 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 bank is behind BIC RBOSGB2106B?

RBOSGB2106B identifies Rbs Edinburgh Csc, 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 does each part of RBOSGB2106B 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 06B identifies the department Rbs Edinburgh Csc.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2106B?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2106B points to Rbs Edinburgh Csc. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB2106B if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need RBOSGB2106B to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2106B.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.

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