SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21016
RBOSGB21016 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Maidenhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Maidenhead |
| City | Maidenhead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 016 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 RBOSGB21016?
RBOSGB21016 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Maidenhead, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 does each part of RBOSGB21016 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 016 is the code of the department Maidenhead.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21016?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21016 is Maidenhead. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21016 if the recipient asks for it.
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 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.