SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21245
RBOSGB21245 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Prestatyn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21245 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 245 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Prestatyn |
| City | Prestatyn |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 245 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 branch is behind BIC RBOSGB21245?
The code RBOSGB21245 belongs to Prestatyn, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Prestatyn, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21245 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21245 with the recipient before sending.
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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21245 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 245 identifies the branch Prestatyn.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21245?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21245 is Prestatyn. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21245.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.