SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21265
RBOSGB21265 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ramsbottom, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21265 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 265 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ramsbottom |
| City | Ramsbottom |
| 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.
- 265 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21265?
The code RBOSGB21265 belongs to Ramsbottom, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ramsbottom, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21265 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21265.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21265 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 265 identifies the department Ramsbottom.
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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21265?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21265 points to Ramsbottom. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21265.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.