SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108M

RBOSGB2108M belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2108M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2108M
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code08M
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchTreasury Reserve Centre
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
08M 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 BIC RBOSGB2108M?

RBOSGB2108M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Treasury Reserve Centre, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2108M?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2108M is Treasury Reserve Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2108M.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB2108M with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2108M with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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