SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21025
RBOSGB21025 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21025 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 025 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London Holborn |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 025 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 uses BIC RBOSGB21025?
RBOSGB21025 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London Holborn, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 happens if I use RBOSGB21025 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21025 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB21025 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 025 identifies the branch London Holborn.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21025?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21025 is London Holborn. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21025.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.