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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2109L

RBOSGB2109L belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2109L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2109L
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code09L
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchGlasgow Csc
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
09L 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2109L?

The code RBOSGB2109L belongs to Glasgow Csc, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2109L?

RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2109L is Glasgow Csc. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB2109L if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use RBOSGB2109L incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2109L against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB2109L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2109L.

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