SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21374

RBOSGB21374 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21374

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21374
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code374
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchShipping Business Centre
CityLondon
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.
374 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 bank is behind BIC RBOSGB21374?

The code RBOSGB21374 belongs to Shipping Business Centre, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21374 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21374 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

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.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21374 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21374.

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