SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21205
RBOSGB21205 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Walkden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21205 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 205 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Walkden |
| City | Walkden |
| 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.
- 205 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21205?
The code RBOSGB21205 belongs to Walkden, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Walkden, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21205?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21205 points to Walkden. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21205.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21205 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21205 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21205 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 205 identifies the department Walkden.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.