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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108W

RBOSGB2108W belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Woking, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2108W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2108W
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code08W
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchWoking
CityWoking
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.
08W 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB2108W?

The code RBOSGB2108W belongs to Woking, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Woking, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need RBOSGB2108W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2108W.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use RBOSGB2108W incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2108W against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2108W?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2108W points to Woking. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2108W.

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