SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21065
RBOSGB21065 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Matlock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21065 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 065 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Matlock |
| City | Matlock |
| 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.
- 065 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 code RBOSGB21065?
RBOSGB21065 identifies Matlock, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Matlock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21065 mean?
RBOS is the institution 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 065 identifies the branch Matlock.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21065 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21065 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21065?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21065 is Matlock. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21065.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.