SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21128
RBOSGB21128 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leamington SPA, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21128 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 128 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Leamington SPA |
| City | Leamington SPA |
| 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.
- 128 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21128?
The code RBOSGB21128 belongs to Leamington SPA, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leamington SPA, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21128 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21128 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21128?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21128 is Leamington SPA. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21128 if the recipient asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RBOSGB21128 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21128.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.