SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21207
RBOSGB21207 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Uxbridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21207 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 207 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Uxbridge |
| City | Uxbridge |
| 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.
- 207 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
What bank uses BIC RBOSGB21207?
RBOSGB21207 identifies Uxbridge, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Uxbridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21207 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 207 is the code of the department Uxbridge.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21207 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21207 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21207 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21207.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21207?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21207 is Uxbridge. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21207 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.