SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2RPBP
RBOSGB2RPBP belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2RPBP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB2R |
| Branch code | PBP |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Prime Brokerage Partnership |
| 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).
- 2R Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- PBP 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB2RPBP?
RBOSGB2RPBP identifies Prime Brokerage Partnership, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2RPBP for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2RPBP.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2RPBP mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2R is the code for the city or region and PBP identifies the department Prime Brokerage Partnership.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB2R instead of RBOSGB2RPBP?
RBOSGB2R points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2RPBP points to Prime Brokerage Partnership. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2RPBP if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.