SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2103B

RBOSGB2103B belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2103B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2103B
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code03B
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs London City Office
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
03B 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 branch is behind BIC RBOSGB2103B?

RBOSGB2103B identifies Rbs London City Office, 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.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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 happens if I enter RBOSGB2103B incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2103B with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2103B?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2103B is Rbs London City Office. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2103B.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks add several percent 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 do the letters in RBOSGB2103B mean?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 03B identifies the department Rbs London City Office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.