SWIFT/BIC code RBOSNL2XEQT
RBOSNL2XEQT belongs to The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSNL2XEQT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSNL2X |
| Branch code | EQT |
| Bank | The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. |
| Branch | Equity Operations |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. 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.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- EQT 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 RBOSNL2XEQT?
RBOSNL2XEQT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Equity Operations, part of The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSNL2XEQT mean?
RBOS is the bank code of The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V., NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 2X is the code for the city or region and EQT identifies the department Equity Operations.
Do I need RBOSNL2XEQT for a euro transfer to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSNL2XEQT.
How long does a transfer to The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSNL2X instead of RBOSNL2XEQT?
RBOSNL2X is the head office of The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V., while RBOSNL2XEQT is Equity Operations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSNL2XEQT.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.