SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21259
RBOSGB21259 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21259 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 259 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Sheffield Ecclesfield |
| City | Sheffield |
| 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.
- 259 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21259?
RBOSGB21259 identifies Sheffield Ecclesfield, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21259?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21259 is Sheffield Ecclesfield. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21259 if the recipient 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21259 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21259 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21259 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 259 is the code of the department Sheffield Ecclesfield.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.