SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21136
RBOSGB21136 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leyland, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21136 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 136 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Leyland |
| City | Leyland |
| Country | United 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.
- 136 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21136?
RBOSGB21136 identifies Leyland, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Leyland, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21136 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 136 identifies the branch Leyland.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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 happens if I use RBOSGB21136 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21136 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21136 for a euro transfer 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 RBOSGB21136.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.