SWIFT/BIC code ROSGGB21XXX
ROSGGB21XXX belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROSGGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROSGGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ROSG 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.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT code ROSGGB21XXX?
The code ROSGGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Are ROSGGB21 and ROSGGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ROSGGB21 is the short version of ROSGGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC in Edinburgh.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland Group 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 ROSGGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need ROSGGB21XXX.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ROSGGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.