SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21161
RBOSGB21161 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Southport Lord Street |
| City | Southport |
| Country | United 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.
- 161 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/BIC code RBOSGB21161?
The code RBOSGB21161 belongs to Southport Lord Street, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southport, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21161 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 161 identifies the branch Southport Lord Street.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21161 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21161 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21161?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21161 is Southport Lord Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21161 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21161 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21161.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.