SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB3LXXX
RBOSGB3LXXX belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, The in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB3LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB3L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, The 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).
- 3L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BIC RBOSGB3LXXX?
The code RBOSGB3LXXX belongs to the headquarters of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, The in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, The.
What does each part of RBOSGB3LXXX mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, The, GB stands for United Kingdom, 3L is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, The?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Is RBOSGB3L and RBOSGB3LXXX the same code?
Yes. RBOSGB3L is the 8-character version of RBOSGB3LXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, The in London.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, The take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB3LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB3LXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.