SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21186
RBOSGB21186 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Wrexham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21186 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 186 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Wrexham |
| City | Wrexham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 186 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21186?
RBOSGB21186 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wrexham, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Wrexham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21186?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21186 is Wrexham. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21186.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
Do I need RBOSGB21186 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21186.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.