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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21226

RBOSGB21226 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21226

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21226
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code226
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchPlymouth
CityPlymouth
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.
226 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 BIC RBOSGB21226?

RBOSGB21226 identifies Plymouth, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21226 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21226 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21226 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 226 is the code of the branch Plymouth.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21226?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21226 points to Plymouth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21226.

Do I need RBOSGB21226 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 do need RBOSGB21226.

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