SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21256
RBOSGB21256 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21256 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 256 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Shrewsbury |
| City | Shrewsbury |
| 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.
- 256 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21256?
RBOSGB21256 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shrewsbury, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of RBOSGB21256 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 256 identifies the department Shrewsbury.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21256?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21256 is Shrewsbury. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21256.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21256 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21256 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.