SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21263
RBOSGB21263 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Renfrew, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21263 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 263 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Renfrew |
| City | Renfrew |
| 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.
- 263 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 RBOSGB21263?
The code RBOSGB21263 belongs to Renfrew, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Renfrew, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21263 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21263 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21263?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21263 is Renfrew. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21263.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often 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.
What does each part of RBOSGB21263 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 263 identifies the department Renfrew.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.