SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21ECG
RBOSGB21ECG belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21ECG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | ECG |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| 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.
- ECG 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 code RBOSGB21ECG?
RBOSGB21ECG is the SWIFT/BIC code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, a branch or department 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21ECG?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21ECG points to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21ECG if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21ECG to send euros 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 RBOSGB21ECG.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21ECG with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21ECG against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.