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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21166

RBOSGB21166 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in St. Helens, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21166

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21166
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code166
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchSt. Helens
CitySt. Helens
CountryUnited 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.
166 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 code RBOSGB21166?

RBOSGB21166 is the SWIFT/BIC code of St. Helens, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in St. Helens, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21166?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21166 points to St. Helens. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21166 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.

Do I need RBOSGB21166 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21166.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21166 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21166 with the recipient before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.