SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21346
RBOSGB21346 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Congleton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21346 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 346 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Congleton |
| City | Congleton |
| Country | United 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.
- 346 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21346?
RBOSGB21346 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Congleton, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Congleton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.
What does each part of RBOSGB21346 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 346 identifies the department Congleton.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21346?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21346 is Congleton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21346 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21346 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21346 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.