SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2110Y
RBOSGB2110Y belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2110Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 10Y |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Direct Banking (Rw |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 10Y 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 BIC RBOSGB2110Y?
The code RBOSGB2110Y belongs to Direct Banking (Rw, 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.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 happens if I use RBOSGB2110Y with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2110Y against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB2110Y to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2110Y.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2110Y?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2110Y points to Direct Banking (Rw. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2110Y.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.