SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21270
RBOSGB21270 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Prestbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21270 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 270 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Prestbury |
| City | Prestbury |
| 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.
- 270 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 RBOSGB21270?
The code RBOSGB21270 belongs to Prestbury, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Prestbury, 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 usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21270 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21270.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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 enter RBOSGB21270 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21270 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21270 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 270 identifies the branch Prestbury.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.