SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21156
RBOSGB21156 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Swallownest, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21156 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 156 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Swallownest |
| City | Swallownest |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 156 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21156?
The code RBOSGB21156 belongs to Swallownest, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Swallownest, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21156?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21156 is Swallownest. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21156.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21156 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21156 with the recipient before sending.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21156 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 156 identifies the department Swallownest.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.