SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21126

RBOSGB21126 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21126

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21126
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code126
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchLeeds Park Row
CityLeeds
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.
126 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21126?

The code RBOSGB21126 belongs to Leeds Park Row, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of RBOSGB21126 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 126 identifies the department Leeds Park Row.

Do I need RBOSGB21126 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21126.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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