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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21176

RBOSGB21176 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Wigan, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21176

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21176
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code176
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchWigan
CityWigan
CountryUnited 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.
176 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21176?

RBOSGB21176 identifies Wigan, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Wigan, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21176 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21176 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take 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.

Do I need RBOSGB21176 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21176.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21176 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 176 is the code of the branch Wigan.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21176?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21176 is Wigan. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21176.

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