SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21148
RBOSGB21148 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21148 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 148 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stockport Great Underbank |
| City | Stockport |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 148 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/BIC code RBOSGB21148?
RBOSGB21148 identifies Stockport Great Underbank, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21148 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21148 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21148 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 148 is the code of the branch Stockport Great Underbank.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21148?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21148 points to Stockport Great Underbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21148.
Do I need RBOSGB21148 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21148.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.