SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21260
RBOSGB21260 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21260 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 260 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Sheffield Church Street |
| City | Sheffield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 260 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/BIC code RBOSGB21260?
RBOSGB21260 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sheffield Church Street, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
Do I need RBOSGB21260 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21260.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21260 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21260 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of RBOSGB21260 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 260 identifies the branch Sheffield Church Street.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.