SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2103N

RBOSGB2103N belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2103N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2103N
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code03N
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Glasgow Business Centre
CityGlasgow
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.
03N 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2103N?

The code RBOSGB2103N belongs to Rbs Glasgow Business Centre, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2103N?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2103N is Rbs Glasgow Business Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2103N.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of RBOSGB2103N mean?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 03N is the code of the department Rbs Glasgow Business Centre.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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