SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21558
RBOSGB21558 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21558 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 558 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Juniper Green |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 558 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/BIC code RBOSGB21558?
RBOSGB21558 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh Juniper Green, 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 RBOSGB21558 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21558 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21558 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 558 is the code of the department Edinburgh Juniper Green.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21558?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21558 is Edinburgh Juniper Green. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21558.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21558 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21558.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.