SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21152

RBOSGB21152 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Swinton, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21152

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21152
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code152
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchSwinton Worsley Road
CitySwinton
CountryUnited 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.
152 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21152?

The code RBOSGB21152 belongs to Swinton Worsley Road, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Swinton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21152 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21152.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21152 stand for?

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 152 identifies the department Swinton Worsley Road.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21152 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21152 with the recipient before you confirm.

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