SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2109E
RBOSGB2109E belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2109E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 09E |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Fa UK Gms Mortgages |
| 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.
- 09E 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/BIC code RBOSGB2109E?
RBOSGB2109E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fa UK Gms Mortgages, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2109E 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 09E identifies the branch Fa UK Gms Mortgages.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2109E incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2109E against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2109E?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2109E points to Fa UK Gms Mortgages. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2109E if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB2109E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2109E.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.