SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21116
RBOSGB21116 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21116 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 116 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London Elgin Avenue |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 116 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 BIC RBOSGB21116?
The code RBOSGB21116 belongs to London Elgin Avenue, a branch or department 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 happens if I use RBOSGB21116 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21116 with the recipient before sending.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21116?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21116 is London Elgin Avenue. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21116 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21116 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 116 is the code of the department London Elgin Avenue.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.