SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2103C

RBOSGB2103C belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2103C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2103C
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code03C
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs London City Office
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
03C 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 RBOSGB2103C?

The code RBOSGB2103C belongs to Rbs London City Office, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need RBOSGB2103C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2103C.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in RBOSGB2103C mean?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 03C is the code of the department Rbs London City Office.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB2103C with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2103C with the recipient before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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