SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21235
RBOSGB21235 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21235 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 235 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Newcastle-Under-Lyme |
| City | Newcastle-Under-Lyme |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 235 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 code RBOSGB21235?
The code RBOSGB21235 belongs to Newcastle-Under-Lyme, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21235?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21235 is Newcastle-Under-Lyme. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21235.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21235 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21235 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB21235 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21235.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.