SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21215
RBOSGB21215 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Pemberton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21215 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 215 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Pemberton |
| City | Pemberton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 215 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21215?
The code RBOSGB21215 belongs to Pemberton, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Pemberton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21215 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 215 is the code of the department Pemberton.
Do I need RBOSGB21215 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21215.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21215 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21215 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21215?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21215 is Pemberton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21215.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.