SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21336
RBOSGB21336 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Chorley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21336 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 336 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Chorley |
| City | Chorley |
| 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.
- 336 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 RBOSGB21336?
RBOSGB21336 identifies Chorley, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Chorley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21336 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 336 is the code of the branch Chorley.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21336 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21336 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21336?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21336 points to Chorley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21336 if the recipient 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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21336 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21336.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.