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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21140

RBOSGB21140 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21140

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21140
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code140
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchNewcastle Upon Tyne
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
CountryUnited 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.
140 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/BIC code RBOSGB21140?

RBOSGB21140 identifies Newcastle Upon Tyne, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of RBOSGB21140 stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 140 identifies the department Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21140?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21140 points to Newcastle Upon Tyne. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21140 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21140 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21140 with the recipient before sending.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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.

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