SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21094

RBOSGB21094 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ince, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21094

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21094
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code094
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchInce
CityInce
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
094 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 RBOSGB21094?

RBOSGB21094 identifies Ince, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ince, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21094 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21094.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21094 stand for?

RBOS is the bank 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 094 identifies the branch Ince.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21094?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21094 points to Ince. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21094 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.