SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21081
RBOSGB21081 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lancaster, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21081 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 081 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lancaster |
| City | Lancaster |
| 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.
- 081 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21081?
RBOSGB21081 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lancaster, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lancaster, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21081?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21081 points to Lancaster. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21081.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21081 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21081 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of RBOSGB21081 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 081 identifies the department Lancaster.
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 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.