SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21264
RBOSGB21264 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21264 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 264 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Reading |
| City | Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 264 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 RBOSGB21264?
RBOSGB21264 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Reading, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21264 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21264 with the recipient before sending.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of RBOSGB21264 stand for?
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 264 identifies the branch Reading.
Do I need RBOSGB21264 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21264.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.