SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21185
RBOSGB21185 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in York, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21185 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 185 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | York |
| City | York |
| Country | United 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.
- 185 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21185?
The code RBOSGB21185 belongs to York, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in York, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21185?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21185 points to York. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21185.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21185 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 185 identifies the department York.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.