SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2LSSD
RBOSGB2LSSD belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2LSSD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB2L |
| Branch code | SSD |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Securities Department Only |
| 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).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SSD 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/BIC code RBOSGB2LSSD?
The code RBOSGB2LSSD belongs to Securities Department Only, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2LSSD to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2LSSD.
Can I use RBOSGB2L instead of RBOSGB2LSSD?
RBOSGB2L is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2LSSD points to Securities Department Only. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2LSSD if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB2LSSD mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and SSD is the code of the department Securities Department Only.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.