SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2109Y
RBOSGB2109Y belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2109Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 09Y |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rainbow Rbs Head Office |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 09Y 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB2109Y?
RBOSGB2109Y identifies Rainbow Rbs Head Office, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2109Y?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2109Y points to Rainbow Rbs Head Office. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB2109Y if the recipient asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of RBOSGB2109Y mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 09Y is the code of the branch Rainbow Rbs Head Office.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2109Y for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2109Y.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.