SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21049
RBOSGB21049 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Netherlee, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21049 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 049 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Netherlee |
| City | Netherlee |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 049 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 BIC RBOSGB21049?
The code RBOSGB21049 belongs to Netherlee, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Netherlee, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21049 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 049 identifies the branch Netherlee.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21049?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21049 points to Netherlee. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21049.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21049 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. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21049.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.