SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21123
RBOSGB21123 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leigh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21123 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 123 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Leigh |
| City | Leigh |
| 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.
- 123 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 code RBOSGB21123?
RBOSGB21123 identifies Leigh, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leigh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21123 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21123 with the recipient before sending.
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.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21123 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21123.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21123?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21123 is Leigh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21123 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.