SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21248
RBOSGB21248 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Scarborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21248 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 248 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Scarborough |
| City | Scarborough |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 248 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21248?
The code RBOSGB21248 belongs to Scarborough, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Scarborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21248?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21248 is Scarborough. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21248 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 RBOSGB21248 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21248 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB21248 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21248.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.