SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21149

RBOSGB21149 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sutton, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21149

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21149
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code149
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchSutton
CitySutton
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.
149 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 code RBOSGB21149?

RBOSGB21149 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sutton, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sutton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21149 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21149 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21149 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21149.

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.

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