SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21298
RBOSGB21298 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Burnley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21298 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 298 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Burnley |
| City | Burnley |
| 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.
- 298 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21298?
The code RBOSGB21298 belongs to Burnley, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Burnley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21298 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21298.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21298?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21298 points to Burnley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21298 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 enter RBOSGB21298 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21298 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.