SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2107D
RBOSGB2107D belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2107D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 07D |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Norwich Union Wm2 |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United 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.
- 07D 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 code RBOSGB2107D?
The code RBOSGB2107D belongs to Norwich Union Wm2, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2107D with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2107D against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2107D to send euros 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 RBOSGB2107D.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2107D?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2107D points to Norwich Union Wm2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB2107D if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2107D stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 07D identifies the branch Norwich Union Wm2.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.