SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21349
RBOSGB21349 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21349 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 349 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Colchester |
| City | Colchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 349 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 BIC RBOSGB21349?
RBOSGB21349 identifies Colchester, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21349?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21349 points to Colchester. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21349 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21349 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21349 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of RBOSGB21349 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 349 identifies the department Colchester.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.