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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21042

RBOSGB21042 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21042

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21042
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code042
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchMiddlesbrough
CityMiddlesbrough
CountryUnited 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.
042 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 RBOSGB21042?

The code RBOSGB21042 belongs to Middlesbrough, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of RBOSGB21042 stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 042 identifies the department Middlesbrough.

Do I need RBOSGB21042 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21042.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21042 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21042 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21042?

RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21042 points to Middlesbrough. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21042 if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.