SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108L
RBOSGB2108L belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2108L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 08L |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Birmingham New Street |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United 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.
- 08L 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 code RBOSGB2108L?
The code RBOSGB2108L belongs to Birmingham New Street, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB2108L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2108L.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of RBOSGB2108L mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 08L identifies the branch Birmingham New Street.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2108L incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2108L with the recipient before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.