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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21175

RBOSGB21175 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Telford, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21175

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21175
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code175
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchTelford
CityTelford
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
175 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 branch is behind BIC RBOSGB21175?

The code RBOSGB21175 belongs to Telford, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Telford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21175 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21175 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of RBOSGB21175 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 175 identifies the branch Telford.

What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21175?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21175 points to Telford. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21175.

Do I need RBOSGB21175 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21175.

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