SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21189
RBOSGB21189 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21189 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 189 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Wolverhampton |
| City | Wolverhampton |
| Country | United 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.
- 189 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21189?
RBOSGB21189 identifies Wolverhampton, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21189 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21189 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB21189 stand for?
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 189 identifies the department Wolverhampton.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21189 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. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21189.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.