SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21ECO
RBOSGB21ECO belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21ECO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | ECO |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Eco |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- ECO 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21ECO?
The code RBOSGB21ECO belongs to Rbs Eco, 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 is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21ECO 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. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21ECO.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21ECO stand for?
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 ECO is the code of the department Rbs Eco.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.