SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21338
RBOSGB21338 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Chesterfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21338 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 338 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Chesterfield |
| City | Chesterfield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 338 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21338?
The code RBOSGB21338 belongs to Chesterfield, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Chesterfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21338 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 338 is the code of the branch Chesterfield.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21338?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21338 is Chesterfield. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21338.
Do I need RBOSGB21338 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21338.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.