SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21250
RBOSGB21250 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sandbach, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21250 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 250 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Sandbach |
| City | Sandbach |
| 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.
- 250 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 uses BIC RBOSGB21250?
RBOSGB21250 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sandbach, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sandbach, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21250 stand for?
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 250 is the code of the branch Sandbach.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21250?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21250 is Sandbach. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21250 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21250 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21250.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.