SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2106J

RBOSGB2106J belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2106J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2106J
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code06J
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs N W Assignation
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.
06J 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2106J?

RBOSGB2106J identifies Rbs N W Assignation, part 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 RBOSGB2106J incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2106J against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Do I need RBOSGB2106J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB2106J.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of RBOSGB2106J 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 06J is the code of the department Rbs N W Assignation.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.

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