SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21160
RBOSGB21160 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21160 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 160 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | St Albans |
| City | St. Albans |
| 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.
- 160 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 RBOSGB21160?
RBOSGB21160 identifies St Albans, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21160?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21160 is St Albans. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21160.
Do I need RBOSGB21160 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. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21160.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.