SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21028
RBOSGB21028 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21028 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 028 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London Western |
| 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.
- 028 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
What bank uses BIC RBOSGB21028?
RBOSGB21028 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London Western, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21028 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 028 identifies the department London Western.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21028?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21028 is London Western. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21028.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21028 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21028 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.