SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2105A
RBOSGB2105A belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2105A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 05A |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Clearing Control Unit-Eng |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 05A 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 BIC RBOSGB2105A?
RBOSGB2105A identifies Rbs Clearing Control Unit-Eng, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2105A?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2105A is Rbs Clearing Control Unit-Eng. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2105A if the recipient asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2105A 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 05A is the code of the branch Rbs Clearing Control Unit-Eng.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2105A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2105A against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.