SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21202
RBOSGB21202 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Watford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21202 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 202 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Watford |
| City | Watford |
| 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.
- 202 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 BIC RBOSGB21202?
RBOSGB21202 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Watford, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Watford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21202 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21202 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21202 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 202 identifies the department Watford.
Do I need RBOSGB21202 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21202.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21202?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21202 is Watford. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21202.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.