SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21050
RBOSGB21050 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Nantwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21050 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 050 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Nantwich |
| City | Nantwich |
| 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.
- 050 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21050?
RBOSGB21050 identifies Nantwich, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Nantwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21050 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 050 identifies the department Nantwich.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21050 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21050 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21050?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21050 points to Nantwich. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21050.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21050 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21050.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.