SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21071
RBOSGB21071 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21071 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 071 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kirkham |
| City | Kirkham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 071 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21071?
RBOSGB21071 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kirkham, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of RBOSGB21071 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 071 identifies the department Kirkham.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21071 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21071 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21071?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21071 points to Kirkham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21071.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.