SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21167
RBOSGB21167 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21167 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 167 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stockport Edgeley |
| City | Stockport |
| 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.
- 167 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
What bank uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21167?
The code RBOSGB21167 belongs to Stockport Edgeley, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
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.
What does each part of RBOSGB21167 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 167 is the code of the department Stockport Edgeley.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21167 to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21167.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21167?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21167 points to Stockport Edgeley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21167 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.