SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2107C
RBOSGB2107C belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2107C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 07C |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Group Tax-Rbs PLC |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 07C 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB2107C?
The code RBOSGB2107C belongs to Rbs Group Tax-Rbs PLC, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2107C?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2107C points to Rbs Group Tax-Rbs PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2107C if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB2107C for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2107C.
What does each part of RBOSGB2107C mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 07C is the code of the department Rbs Group Tax-Rbs PLC.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2107C incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2107C with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.