SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2101T
RBOSGB2101T belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2101T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 01T |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Chaps Euro and Target Unapplied |
| 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.
- 01T 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 BIC RBOSGB2101T?
RBOSGB2101T identifies Rbs Chaps Euro and Target Unapplied, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB2101T for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2101T.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of RBOSGB2101T stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 01T identifies the branch Rbs Chaps Euro and Target Unapplied.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2101T with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2101T against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2101T?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2101T is Rbs Chaps Euro and Target Unapplied. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2101T.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.