SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21279
RBOSGB21279 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Rochdale, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21279 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 279 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rochdale |
| City | Rochdale |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 279 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21279?
RBOSGB21279 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rochdale, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Rochdale, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21279 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21279.
What does each part of RBOSGB21279 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 279 is the code of the branch Rochdale.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21279 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21279 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21279?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21279 points to Rochdale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21279.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.