SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21322
RBOSGB21322 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21322 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 322 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Crawley |
| City | Crawley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 322 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 RBOSGB21322?
The code RBOSGB21322 belongs to Crawley, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of RBOSGB21322 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 322 identifies the department Crawley.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21322?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21322 points to Crawley. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21322 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21322 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21322 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB21322 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21322.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.