SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21266

RBOSGB21266 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Radcliffe, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21266

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21266
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code266
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRadcliffe
CityRadcliffe
CountryUnited 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.
266 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21266?

RBOSGB21266 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Radcliffe, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Radcliffe, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of RBOSGB21266 stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 266 is the code of the department Radcliffe.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21266 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21266 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21266?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21266 points to Radcliffe. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21266.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.