SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2109Z
RBOSGB2109Z belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2109Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 09Z |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rainbow Rbs Ho Contra |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 09Z 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2109Z?
RBOSGB2109Z is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rainbow Rbs Ho Contra, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2109Z?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2109Z points to Rainbow Rbs Ho Contra. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2109Z.
What does each part of RBOSGB2109Z mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 09Z identifies the department Rainbow Rbs Ho Contra.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2109Z with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2109Z with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.