SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2106Q
RBOSGB2106Q belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2106Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 06Q |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Staff Lending Unit |
| 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.
- 06Q 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB2106Q?
RBOSGB2106Q is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Staff Lending Unit, a branch or department 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 more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2106Q with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2106Q against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB2106Q to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2106Q.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2106Q?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2106Q points to Rbs Staff Lending Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2106Q if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.