SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21313
RBOSGB21313 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21313 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 313 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Burton-On-Trent |
| City | Burton-On-Trent |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 313 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21313?
RBOSGB21313 identifies Burton-On-Trent, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21313?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21313 is Burton-On-Trent. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21313.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21313 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21313 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB21313 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21313.
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.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.