SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21340
RBOSGB21340 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21340 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 340 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Cheltenham |
| City | Cheltenham |
| 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.
- 340 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 RBOSGB21340?
RBOSGB21340 identifies Cheltenham, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.
Do I need RBOSGB21340 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21340.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21340?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21340 is Cheltenham. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21340 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.