SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21031
RBOSGB21031 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21031 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 031 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London Threadneedle Street |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 031 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21031?
RBOSGB21031 identifies London Threadneedle Street, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RBOSGB21031 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 031 is the code of the department London Threadneedle Street.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21031?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21031 points to London Threadneedle Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21031 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21031 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21031 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.