SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21225
RBOSGB21225 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Poole, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21225 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 225 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Poole |
| City | Poole |
| 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.
- 225 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/BIC code RBOSGB21225?
RBOSGB21225 identifies Poole, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Poole, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21225 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21225.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21225 mean?
RBOS is the bank 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 225 identifies the department Poole.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21225 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21225 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21225?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21225 is Poole. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21225.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.