SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21269
RBOSGB21269 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Preston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21269 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 269 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Preston Fishergate |
| City | Preston |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 269 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 code RBOSGB21269?
RBOSGB21269 identifies Preston Fishergate, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Preston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21269?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21269 points to Preston Fishergate. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21269 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21269 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21269 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB21269 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21269.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.