SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21150
RBOSGB21150 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Taunton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21150 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 150 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Taunton |
| City | Taunton |
| Country | United 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.
- 150 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21150?
RBOSGB21150 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Taunton, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Taunton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21150?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21150 is Taunton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21150.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21150 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21150 with the recipient before sending.
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 RBOSGB21150 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21150.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.