SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108A
RBOSGB2108A belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2108A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 08A |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Direct Banking Edinburgh |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- 08A 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 branch uses SWIFT code RBOSGB2108A?
RBOSGB2108A identifies Direct Banking Edinburgh, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2108A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2108A.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2108A?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2108A is Direct Banking Edinburgh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2108A.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.