SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21314
RBOSGB21314 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Burscough Bridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21314 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 314 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Burscough Bridge |
| City | Burscough Bridge |
| 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.
- 314 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21314?
The code RBOSGB21314 belongs to Burscough Bridge, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Burscough Bridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21314 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21314.
What does each part of RBOSGB21314 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 314 is the code of the branch Burscough Bridge.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21314 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21314 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21314?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21314 is Burscough Bridge. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21314 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.