SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21375
RBOSGB21375 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21375 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 375 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Corporate Banking Office |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 375 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21375?
RBOSGB21375 identifies Corporate Banking Office, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need RBOSGB21375 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21375.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21375?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21375 is Corporate Banking Office. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21375 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21375 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21375 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.