SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21586
RBOSGB21586 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21586 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 586 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh West End A |
| 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.
- 586 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21586?
The code RBOSGB21586 belongs to Edinburgh West End A, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21586 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21586 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21586?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21586 points to Edinburgh West End A. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21586 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21586 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 586 identifies the branch Edinburgh West End A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.