SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21157
RBOSGB21157 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21157 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 157 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Sutton Coldfield |
| City | Sutton Coldfield |
| 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.
- 157 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 code RBOSGB21157?
RBOSGB21157 identifies Sutton Coldfield, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21157 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 157 is the code of the branch Sutton Coldfield.
Do I need RBOSGB21157 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21157.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21157 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21157 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.