SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21115

RBOSGB21115 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21115

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21115
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code115
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchLondon Great Ormond Street
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
115 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 code RBOSGB21115?

RBOSGB21115 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London Great Ormond Street, a unit 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21115 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21115 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

Do I need RBOSGB21115 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21115.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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