SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21326

RBOSGB21326 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dartford, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21326

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21326
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code326
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchDartford
CityDartford
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
326 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 uses BIC RBOSGB21326?

RBOSGB21326 identifies Dartford, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dartford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need RBOSGB21326 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21326.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21326?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21326 points to Dartford. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21326 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got 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 does each part of RBOSGB21326 mean?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 326 is the code of the branch Dartford.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.