SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21033
RBOSGB21033 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21033 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 033 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London St Mary Axe |
| 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.
- 033 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 RBOSGB21033?
The code RBOSGB21033 belongs to London St Mary Axe, 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 is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of RBOSGB21033 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 033 is the code of the department London St Mary Axe.
Do I need RBOSGB21033 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21033.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21033 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21033 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.