SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2RFUT
RBOSGB2RFUT belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2RFUT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB2R |
| Branch code | FUT |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC Futures |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- 2R Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FUT 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2RFUT?
RBOSGB2RFUT identifies The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC Futures, 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.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2RFUT incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2RFUT against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB2RFUT stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2R is the code for the city or region and FUT is the code of the branch The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC Futures.
Can I use RBOSGB2R instead of RBOSGB2RFUT?
RBOSGB2R points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2RFUT points to The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC Futures. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2RFUT.
Do I need RBOSGB2RFUT to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB2RFUT.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.