SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21135
RBOSGB21135 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lincoln, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21135 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 135 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lincoln |
| City | Lincoln |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 135 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 BIC RBOSGB21135?
RBOSGB21135 identifies Lincoln, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lincoln, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21135 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21135 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of RBOSGB21135 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 135 is the code of the department Lincoln.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21135?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21135 points to Lincoln. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21135 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.