SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108U
RBOSGB2108U belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in King's Lynn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2108U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 08U |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | King's Lynn |
| City | King's Lynn |
| 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.
- 08U 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108U?
RBOSGB2108U identifies King's Lynn, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB2108U mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 08U identifies the branch King's Lynn.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2108U with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2108U with the recipient before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB2108U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2108U.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.