SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21127
RBOSGB21127 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21127 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 127 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Leeds East Parade |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 127 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21127?
RBOSGB21127 identifies Leeds East Parade, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of RBOSGB21127 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 127 identifies the branch Leeds East Parade.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21127?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21127 is Leeds East Parade. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21127 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.