SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21089
RBOSGB21089 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21089 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 089 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ipswich |
| City | Ipswich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 089 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21089?
RBOSGB21089 identifies Ipswich, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21089 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21089 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21089 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 089 is the code of the branch Ipswich.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21089?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21089 is Ipswich. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21089.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.