SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21213
RBOSGB21213 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Penwortham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21213 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 213 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Penwortham |
| City | Penwortham |
| 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.
- 213 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21213?
RBOSGB21213 identifies Penwortham, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Penwortham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21213 mean?
RBOS is the bank 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 213 identifies the department Penwortham.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21213?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21213 is Penwortham. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21213 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21213 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21213.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.