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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21348

RBOSGB21348 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21348

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21348
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code348
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchColwyn Bay
CityColwyn Bay
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
348 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 RBOSGB21348?

RBOSGB21348 identifies Colwyn Bay, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21348 mean?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 348 is the code of the department Colwyn Bay.

Do I need RBOSGB21348 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21348.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21348 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21348 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21348?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21348 is Colwyn Bay. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21348 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.