SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21262
RBOSGB21262 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Shaw, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21262 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 262 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Shaw |
| City | Shaw |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 262 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 branch uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21262?
RBOSGB21262 identifies Shaw, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Shaw, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21262 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21262 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB21262 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21262.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.