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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21608

RBOSGB21608 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21608

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21608
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code608
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchPrivate Banking Edinburgh
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
608 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 RBOSGB21608?

The code RBOSGB21608 belongs to Private Banking Edinburgh, a unit 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 happens if I use RBOSGB21608 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21608 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Do I need RBOSGB21608 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21608.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of RBOSGB21608 mean?

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 608 is the code of the branch Private Banking Edinburgh.

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