SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21598
RBOSGB21598 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21598 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 598 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Bank - Drummonds Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 598 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 branch is behind BIC RBOSGB21598?
RBOSGB21598 identifies Private Bank - Drummonds Branch, 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.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21598 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 598 identifies the branch Private Bank - Drummonds Branch.
What is the best 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21598?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21598 points to Private Bank - Drummonds Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21598 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21598 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21598 with the recipient before sending.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.