SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21285
RBOSGB21285 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21285 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 285 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cardiff City |
| City | Cardiff |
| 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.
- 285 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 RBOSGB21285?
RBOSGB21285 identifies Cardiff City, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21285?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21285 is Cardiff City. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21285.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21285 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21285 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21285 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 285 identifies the department Cardiff City.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.