SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21190
RBOSGB21190 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Wollaton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21190 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 190 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Wollaton |
| City | Wollaton |
| 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.
- 190 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/BIC code RBOSGB21190?
The code RBOSGB21190 belongs to Wollaton, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Wollaton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21190 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21190.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21190 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21190 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB21190 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 190 is the code of the department Wollaton.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21190?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21190 points to Wollaton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21190.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.