SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21019
RBOSGB21019 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London Notting Hill Gate |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 019 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21019?
RBOSGB21019 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London Notting Hill Gate, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21019?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21019 points to London Notting Hill Gate. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21019 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21019 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21019 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB21019 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21019.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.