SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21315
RBOSGB21315 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21315 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 315 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Chelmsford |
| City | Chelmsford |
| Country | United 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.
- 315 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 RBOSGB21315?
The code RBOSGB21315 belongs to Chelmsford, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21315?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21315 points to Chelmsford. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21315 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21315 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21315 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RBOSGB21315 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21315.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.