SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21274

RBOSGB21274 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Rugby, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21274

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21274
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code274
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRugby
CityRugby
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
274 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21274?

RBOSGB21274 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rugby, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Rugby, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of RBOSGB21274 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 274 identifies the branch Rugby.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need RBOSGB21274 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21274.

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