SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21187
RBOSGB21187 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Worthing, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21187 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 187 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Worthing |
| City | Worthing |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 187 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21187?
The code RBOSGB21187 belongs to Worthing, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Worthing, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21187 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 187 identifies the branch Worthing.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21187 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21187.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21187?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21187 is Worthing. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21187 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21187 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21187 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.