SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21037
RBOSGB21037 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Mossley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21037 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 037 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mossley |
| City | Mossley |
| 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).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 037 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21037?
RBOSGB21037 identifies Mossley, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Mossley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21037 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 037 identifies the department Mossley.
Do I need RBOSGB21037 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21037.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21037?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21037 points to Mossley. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21037.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.