SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21015
RBOSGB21015 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Maidstone |
| City | Maidstone |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 015 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 branch uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21015?
The code RBOSGB21015 belongs to Maidstone, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21015 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 015 identifies the department Maidstone.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21015?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21015 is Maidstone. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21015.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21015 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21015 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB21015 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21015.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.