SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21599
RBOSGB21599 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21599 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 599 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Bank - London 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.
- 599 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21599?
RBOSGB21599 identifies Private Bank - London Branch, 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.
Do I need RBOSGB21599 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21599.
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 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21599 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21599 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21599?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21599 is Private Bank - London Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21599 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21599 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 599 identifies the branch Private Bank - London Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.