SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21174
RBOSGB21174 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stafford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21174 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 174 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stafford |
| City | Stafford |
| 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.
- 174 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 BIC RBOSGB21174?
The code RBOSGB21174 belongs to Stafford, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stafford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21174 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21174 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21174?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21174 points to Stafford. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21174 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21174 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21174.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.