SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21164
RBOSGB21164 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21164 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 164 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Southampton College Place |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 164 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 RBOSGB21164?
The code RBOSGB21164 belongs to Southampton College Place, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21164 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 164 identifies the department Southampton College Place.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21164?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21164 is Southampton College Place. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21164 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need RBOSGB21164 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21164.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.