SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21223
RBOSGB21223 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21223 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 223 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Portsmouth |
| City | Portsmouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 223 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 branch is behind BIC RBOSGB21223?
RBOSGB21223 identifies Portsmouth, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21223 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 223 is the code of the department Portsmouth.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21223 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21223 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21223?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21223 is Portsmouth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21223 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Transfers 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.