SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2107X

RBOSGB2107X belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2107X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2107X
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code07X
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchFlexible Mortgage Birmingham
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
07X 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB2107X?

The code RBOSGB2107X belongs to Flexible Mortgage Birmingham, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need RBOSGB2107X for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2107X.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB2107X with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2107X against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

What does each part of RBOSGB2107X stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 07X identifies the branch Flexible Mortgage Birmingham.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2107X?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2107X is Flexible Mortgage Birmingham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2107X.

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