SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21106

RBOSGB21106 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21106

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21106
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code106
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchLondon Belgravia
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
106 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21106?

The code RBOSGB21106 belongs to London Belgravia, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

Do I need RBOSGB21106 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21106.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21106 stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 106 identifies the branch London Belgravia.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21106?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21106 is London Belgravia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21106.

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