SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21268
RBOSGB21268 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Prestonpans, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21268 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 268 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Prestonpans |
| City | Prestonpans |
| 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.
- 268 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21268?
The code RBOSGB21268 belongs to Prestonpans, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Prestonpans, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21268 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 268 is the code of the department Prestonpans.
Do I need RBOSGB21268 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21268.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21268?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21268 points to Prestonpans. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21268 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.