SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21291
RBOSGB21291 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cheadle (Cheshire), United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21291 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 291 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cheadle |
| City | Cheadle (Cheshire) |
| 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.
- 291 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 RBOSGB21291?
The code RBOSGB21291 belongs to Cheadle, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cheadle (Cheshire), United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21291 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 291 is the code of the department Cheadle.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21291?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21291 is Cheadle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21291.
Do I need RBOSGB21291 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. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21291.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. 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.