SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21137
RBOSGB21137 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leven, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21137 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 137 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Leven |
| City | Leven |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 137 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 BIC RBOSGB21137?
RBOSGB21137 identifies Leven, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leven, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21137 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21137 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of RBOSGB21137 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 137 is the code of the branch Leven.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RBOSGB21137 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21137.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.