SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108E
RBOSGB2108E belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2108E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 08E |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Direct Banking Edinburgh |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 08E 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108E?
The code RBOSGB2108E belongs to Direct Banking Edinburgh, 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 RBOSGB2108E?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2108E points to Direct Banking Edinburgh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2108E if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB2108E mean?
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 08E identifies the department Direct Banking Edinburgh.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
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.
Do I need RBOSGB2108E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2108E.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.