SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21358
RBOSGB21358 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21358 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 358 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Altrincham |
| City | Altrincham |
| 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.
- 358 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 code RBOSGB21358?
RBOSGB21358 identifies Altrincham, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Altrincham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21358?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21358 is Altrincham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21358.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21358 mean?
RBOS is the institution 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 358 identifies the branch Altrincham.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21358 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21358.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.