SWIFT/BIC code RBSIGB2LXXX
RBSIGB2LXXX belongs to The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited (London Branch) in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBSIGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBSIGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited (London Branch) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited (London Branch) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBSI 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.
- 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 uses SWIFT code RBSIGB2LXXX?
The code RBSIGB2LXXX belongs to the main office of The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited (London Branch) in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited (London Branch) does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in RBSIGB2LXXX mean?
RBSI is the bank code of The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited (London Branch), GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need RBSIGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBSIGB2LXXX.
How long does a transfer to The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited (London Branch) take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are RBSIGB2L and RBSIGB2LXXX the same code?
Yes. RBSIGB2L is the 8-character version of RBSIGB2LXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited (London Branch) in London.
What happens if I use RBSIGB2LXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBSIGB2LXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.