SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21217
RBOSGB21217 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Partington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21217 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 217 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Partington |
| City | Partington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 217 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/BIC code RBOSGB21217?
RBOSGB21217 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Partington, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Partington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB21217 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 RBOSGB21217.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21217?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21217 points to Partington. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21217.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 does each part of RBOSGB21217 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 217 is the code of the branch Partington.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.