SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2107U
RBOSGB2107U belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2107U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 07U |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Leicester Csc |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 07U 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2107U?
RBOSGB2107U identifies Leicester Csc, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
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 RBOSGB2107U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2107U.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often 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 RBOSGB2107U?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2107U is Leicester Csc. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2107U.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.