SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21045
RBOSGB21045 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21045 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 045 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Newbury |
| City | Newbury |
| 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.
- 045 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/BIC code RBOSGB21045?
The code RBOSGB21045 belongs to Newbury, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21045 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21045 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21045?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21045 points to Newbury. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21045 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21045 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21045.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.