SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21286
RBOSGB21286 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cardenden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21286 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 286 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cardenden |
| City | Cardenden |
| 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.
- 286 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/BIC code RBOSGB21286?
RBOSGB21286 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cardenden, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cardenden, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21286 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21286 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21286?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21286 is Cardenden. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21286.
What does each part of RBOSGB21286 mean?
RBOS is the institution 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 286 is the code of the department Cardenden.
Do I need RBOSGB21286 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21286.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.