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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21218

RBOSGB21218 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Parbold, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21218

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21218
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code218
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchParbold
CityParbold
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
218 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 code RBOSGB21218?

RBOSGB21218 identifies Parbold, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Parbold, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21218 stand for?

RBOS is the institution 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 218 is the code of the branch Parbold.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.

Do I need RBOSGB21218 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 RBOSGB21218.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21218?

RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21218 is Parbold. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21218.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.