SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21007

RBOSGB21007 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Long Eaton, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21007

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21007
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code007
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchLong Eaton
CityLong Eaton
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.
007 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21007?

RBOSGB21007 identifies Long Eaton, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Long Eaton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21007 mean?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 007 is the code of the department Long Eaton.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21007 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21007 with the recipient 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21007 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21007.

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