SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21165
RBOSGB21165 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in South Elmsall, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21165 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 165 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | South Elmsall |
| City | South Elmsall |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 165 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21165?
RBOSGB21165 is the SWIFT/BIC code of South Elmsall, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in South Elmsall, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21165 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21165.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21165?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21165 is South Elmsall. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21165.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
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 the amount that arrives 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.