SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21319
RBOSGB21319 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21319 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 319 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Croydon |
| City | Croydon |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 319 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 branch uses BIC RBOSGB21319?
RBOSGB21319 identifies Croydon, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
Do I need RBOSGB21319 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21319.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21319?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21319 points to Croydon. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21319 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.