SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21047
RBOSGB21047 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newbridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21047 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 047 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Newbridge |
| City | Newbridge |
| 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.
- 047 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 BIC RBOSGB21047?
The code RBOSGB21047 belongs to Newbridge, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newbridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21047 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21047 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21047 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21047.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21047 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 047 identifies the branch Newbridge.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21047?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21047 points to Newbridge. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21047.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.