SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21146
RBOSGB21146 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stonehouse, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21146 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 146 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stonehouse |
| City | Stonehouse |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 146 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21146?
RBOSGB21146 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stonehouse, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stonehouse, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21146 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 146 identifies the branch Stonehouse.
Do I need RBOSGB21146 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21146.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21146?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21146 points to Stonehouse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21146.
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. 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.