SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21210
RBOSGB21210 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Solihull, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21210 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 210 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Solihull |
| City | Solihull |
| 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.
- 210 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 RBOSGB21210?
The code RBOSGB21210 belongs to Solihull, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Solihull, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 1–3 business days.
What does each part of RBOSGB21210 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 210 identifies the department Solihull.
Do I need RBOSGB21210 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 do need RBOSGB21210.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21210?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21210 points to Solihull. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21210 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.