SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111H
RBOSGB2111H belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2111H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 11H |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Direct Banking (Rf |
| 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.
- 11H 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/BIC code RBOSGB2111H?
RBOSGB2111H identifies Direct Banking (Rf, 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.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2111H with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2111H against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB2111H stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 11H identifies the department Direct Banking (Rf.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2111H?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2111H is Direct Banking (Rf. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2111H.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.