SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21255
RBOSGB21255 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Slough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21255 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 255 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Slough |
| City | Slough |
| 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.
- 255 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21255?
RBOSGB21255 identifies Slough, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Slough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21255?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21255 is Slough. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21255 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21255 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 255 identifies the branch Slough.
Do I need RBOSGB21255 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21255.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.