SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21609
RBOSGB21609 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21609 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 609 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Computershare Euro |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 609 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21609?
RBOSGB21609 identifies Computershare Euro, 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21609?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21609 points to Computershare Euro. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21609.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21609 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21609 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB21609 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 609 identifies the branch Computershare Euro.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.