SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108F
RBOSGB2108F belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2108F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 08F |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cbs Capital and Interest |
| 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.
- 08F 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 code RBOSGB2108F?
RBOSGB2108F is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cbs Capital and Interest, a unit 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need RBOSGB2108F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB2108F.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2108F stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 08F identifies the department Cbs Capital and Interest.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2108F?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2108F is Cbs Capital and Interest. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2108F 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.