SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2106K

RBOSGB2106K belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2106K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2106K
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code06K
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchNorwich Union Wm1
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
06K 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 bank uses BIC RBOSGB2106K?

RBOSGB2106K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Norwich Union Wm1, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

What happens if I use RBOSGB2106K incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2106K with the recipient before you confirm.

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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2106K?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2106K is Norwich Union Wm1. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2106K if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in RBOSGB2106K 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 06K identifies the branch Norwich Union Wm1.

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