SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21277
RBOSGB21277 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Romiley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21277 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 277 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Romiley |
| City | Romiley |
| 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.
- 277 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 RBOSGB21277?
RBOSGB21277 identifies Romiley, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Romiley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of RBOSGB21277 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 277 identifies the department Romiley.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21277?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21277 points to Romiley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21277 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21277 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21277 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.