SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21230
RBOSGB21230 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newtown St. Boswells, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21230 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 230 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Newtown St. Boswells |
| City | Newtown St. Boswells |
| Country | United 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.
- 230 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 RBOSGB21230?
RBOSGB21230 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newtown St. Boswells, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newtown St. Boswells, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21230?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21230 is Newtown St. Boswells. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21230 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21230 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21230.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.