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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21585

RBOSGB21585 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21585

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21585
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code585
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchEdinburgh Chesser A
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
585 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 BIC RBOSGB21585?

RBOSGB21585 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh Chesser A, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21585 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21585.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21585 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21585 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21585?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21585 is Edinburgh Chesser A. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21585.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.