SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21163
RBOSGB21163 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21163 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 163 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Southampton High Street |
| City | Southampton |
| 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.
- 163 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21163?
RBOSGB21163 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Southampton High Street, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21163?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21163 points to Southampton High Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21163 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21163 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21163 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB21163 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 163 is the code of the department Southampton High Street.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services 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.