SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21211
RBOSGB21211 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21211 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 211 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Peterborough |
| City | Peterborough |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 211 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 RBOSGB21211?
RBOSGB21211 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Peterborough, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21211?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21211 is Peterborough. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21211.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need RBOSGB21211 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21211.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.