SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2101X
RBOSGB2101X belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2101X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 01X |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Loans Admin |
| 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.
- 01X 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 code RBOSGB2101X?
RBOSGB2101X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Loans Admin, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2101X stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 01X identifies the branch Rbs Loans Admin.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2101X with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB2101X against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB2101X to send euros 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 do need RBOSGB2101X.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.