SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21281
RBOSGB21281 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21281 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 281 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Carlisle Lowther Street |
| City | Carlisle |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 281 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 RBOSGB21281?
The code RBOSGB21281 belongs to Carlisle Lowther Street, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Carlisle, 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 in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21281 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21281.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21281 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21281 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of RBOSGB21281 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 281 identifies the branch Carlisle Lowther Street.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.