SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21022
RBOSGB21022 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21022 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 022 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London Marylebone |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 022 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 RBOSGB21022?
RBOSGB21022 identifies London Marylebone, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21022 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21022 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RBOSGB21022 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 022 is the code of the branch London Marylebone.
Do I need RBOSGB21022 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21022.
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. Payments 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.