SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21158
RBOSGB21158 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in St. Annes-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21158 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 158 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | St. Annes On Sea |
| City | St. Annes-On-Sea |
| 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.
- 158 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 branch uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21158?
RBOSGB21158 identifies St. Annes On Sea, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in St. Annes-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21158 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21158.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21158 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 158 identifies the branch St. Annes On Sea.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.