SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21544
RBOSGB21544 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21544 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 544 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Davidson Mains |
| 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.
- 544 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21544?
RBOSGB21544 identifies Edinburgh Davidson Mains, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21544 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21544 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21544?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21544 is Edinburgh Davidson Mains. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21544 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of RBOSGB21544 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 544 is the code of the department Edinburgh Davidson Mains.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.