SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21173
RBOSGB21173 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Standish, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21173 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 173 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Standish |
| City | Standish |
| 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.
- 173 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21173?
The code RBOSGB21173 belongs to Standish, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Standish, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21173 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 173 is the code of the branch Standish.
Do I need RBOSGB21173 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21173.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21173 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21173 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21173?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21173 points to Standish. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21173 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.