SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21576
RBOSGB21576 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21576 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 576 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | 1 Fleet Street Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 576 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 RBOSGB21576?
The code RBOSGB21576 belongs to 1 Fleet Street Branch, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21576 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 576 is the code of the branch 1 Fleet Street Branch.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21576 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21576 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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 RBOSGB21576 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21576.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.