SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21304
RBOSGB21304 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21304 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 304 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bristol Clifton |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 304 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/BIC code RBOSGB21304?
RBOSGB21304 identifies Bristol Clifton, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21304?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21304 is Bristol Clifton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21304 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need RBOSGB21304 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21304.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21304 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21304 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.