SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111T

RBOSGB2111T belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2111T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2111T
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code11T
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
Branch—
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
11T 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 code RBOSGB2111T?

The code RBOSGB2111T belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2111T?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2111T points to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2111T.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB2111T with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2111T with the recipient before sending.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in RBOSGB2111T stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 11T identifies the branch 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.