SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2LGLO
RBOSGB2LGLO belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2LGLO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB2L |
| Branch code | GLO |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Global Lending |
| 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).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GLO 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2LGLO?
RBOSGB2LGLO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Global Lending, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB2LGLO mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and GLO is the code of the branch Global Lending.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2LGLO for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2LGLO.
Can I use RBOSGB2L instead of RBOSGB2LGLO?
RBOSGB2L points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2LGLO points to Global Lending. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2LGLO if the recipient asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.