SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21337

RBOSGB21337 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Chichester, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21337

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21337
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code337
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchChichester
CityChichester
CountryUnited 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.
337 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 RBOSGB21337?

The code RBOSGB21337 belongs to Chichester, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Chichester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21337?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21337 points to Chichester. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21337 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need RBOSGB21337 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21337.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21337 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21337 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

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