SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2101V
RBOSGB2101V belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2101V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 01V |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Inland Payment Charges |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 01V 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 bank is behind BIC RBOSGB2101V?
RBOSGB2101V identifies Rbs Inland Payment Charges, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2101V 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 01V is the code of the department Rbs Inland Payment Charges.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2101V?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2101V points to Rbs Inland Payment Charges. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2101V if the recipient asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RBOSGB2101V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom 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 do need RBOSGB2101V.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.