SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21310

RBOSGB21310 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Buxton, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21310

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21310
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code310
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchBuxton High Street
CityBuxton
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
310 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 RBOSGB21310?

RBOSGB21310 identifies Buxton High Street, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Buxton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21310 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21310 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21310?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21310 is Buxton High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21310 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.

What does each part of RBOSGB21310 stand for?

RBOS is the bank 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 310 identifies the department Buxton High Street.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.