SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB55XXX
RBOSGB55XXX belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB55XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB55 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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).
- 55 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB55XXX?
The code RBOSGB55XXX belongs to the headquarters of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB55XXX mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 55 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
What happens if I use RBOSGB55XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB55XXX against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Is RBOSGB55 and RBOSGB55XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. RBOSGB55 is the 8-character version of RBOSGB55XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.