SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21239
RBOSGB21239 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Orrell, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21239 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 239 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Orrell |
| City | Orrell |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 239 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 BIC RBOSGB21239?
The code RBOSGB21239 belongs to Orrell, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Orrell, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB21239 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21239.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21239?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21239 is Orrell. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21239 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21239 mean?
RBOS is the institution 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 239 is the code of the branch Orrell.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.