SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21559
RBOSGB21559 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21559 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 559 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Goldenacre |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 559 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21559?
The code RBOSGB21559 belongs to Edinburgh Goldenacre, a branch or department 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 is the best 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of RBOSGB21559 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 559 identifies the branch Edinburgh Goldenacre.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21559?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21559 points to Edinburgh Goldenacre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21559 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21559 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21559 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB21559 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21559.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.