SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21222
RBOSGB21222 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Poulton le Fylde, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21222 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 222 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Poulton le Fylde |
| City | Poulton le Fylde |
| 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.
- 222 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21222?
The code RBOSGB21222 belongs to Poulton le Fylde, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Poulton le Fylde, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21222 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21222 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21222?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21222 points to Poulton le Fylde. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21222.
Do I need RBOSGB21222 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21222.
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 1–3 business days.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.