SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2109G
RBOSGB2109G belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2109G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 09G |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Centralised Remote Atm 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.
- 09G 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 RBOSGB2109G?
RBOSGB2109G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Centralised Remote Atm Unit, 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 happens if I use RBOSGB2109G with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2109G with the recipient before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB2109G to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2109G.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros 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 RBOSGB2109G?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2109G is Centralised Remote Atm Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2109G.
What does each part of RBOSGB2109G stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 09G identifies the department Centralised Remote Atm Unit.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.