SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21587
RBOSGB21587 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21587 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 587 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh St. Andrew Square A |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 587 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 uses BIC RBOSGB21587?
The code RBOSGB21587 belongs to Edinburgh St. Andrew Square A, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21587 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 587 is the code of the department Edinburgh St. Andrew Square A.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21587 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21587.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21587 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21587 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.