SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21283
RBOSGB21283 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21283 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 283 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cardiff Roath |
| City | Cardiff |
| 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.
- 283 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 BIC RBOSGB21283?
The code RBOSGB21283 belongs to Cardiff Roath, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21283 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21283 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of RBOSGB21283 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 283 identifies the branch Cardiff Roath.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21283?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21283 points to Cardiff Roath. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21283 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.