SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21549
RBOSGB21549 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21549 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 549 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Castle Street |
| 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.
- 549 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 bank uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21549?
RBOSGB21549 identifies Edinburgh Castle Street, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21549?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21549 points to Edinburgh Castle Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21549 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21549 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21549 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of RBOSGB21549 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 549 identifies the branch Edinburgh Castle Street.
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. 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.