SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21282
RBOSGB21282 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21282 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 282 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Carlisle Castle Street |
| City | Carlisle |
| 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.
- 282 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21282?
RBOSGB21282 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Carlisle Castle Street, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21282 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21282 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of RBOSGB21282 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 282 is the code of the department Carlisle Castle Street.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RBOSGB21282 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 do need RBOSGB21282.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.