SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2109B
RBOSGB2109B belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2109B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 09B |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Structured Finance |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 09B 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
What bank uses BIC RBOSGB2109B?
RBOSGB2109B identifies Structured Finance, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2109B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB2109B.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2109B incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2109B against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2109B?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2109B is Structured Finance. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2109B.
What does each part of RBOSGB2109B mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 09B identifies the branch Structured Finance.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.