SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21184
RBOSGB21184 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Wilmslow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21184 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 184 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Wilmslow |
| City | Wilmslow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 184 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 BIC RBOSGB21184?
RBOSGB21184 identifies Wilmslow, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Wilmslow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB21184 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21184.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of RBOSGB21184 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 184 identifies the department Wilmslow.
What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21184?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21184 points to Wilmslow. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21184.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.