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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21566

RBOSGB21566 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21566

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21566
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code566
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchLondon Service Centre
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
566 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21566?

RBOSGB21566 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London Service Centre, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly 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 RBOSGB21566 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21566.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21566?

RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21566 points to London Service Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21566 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21566 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21566 with the recipient before sending.

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