SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21525
RBOSGB21525 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21525 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 525 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Blenheim Place |
| 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.
- 525 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21525?
RBOSGB21525 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh Blenheim Place, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21525 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21525 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21525 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21525.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21525?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21525 points to Edinburgh Blenheim Place. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21525 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.