SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21119
RBOSGB21119 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21119 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 119 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | London Cheapside |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 119 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 RBOSGB21119?
RBOSGB21119 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London Cheapside, 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 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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21119 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 119 is the code of the department London Cheapside.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21119?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21119 points to London Cheapside. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21119.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21119 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21119 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.