SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2104A
RBOSGB2104A belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2104A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 04A |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs London City Off Csbn1acc |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 04A 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB2104A?
RBOSGB2104A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs London City Off Csbn1acc, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2104A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2104A.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2104A incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2104A with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2104A?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2104A points to Rbs London City Off Csbn1acc. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2104A if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.