SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21380
RBOSGB21380 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Alexandria, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21380 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 380 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Alexandria |
| City | Alexandria |
| 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.
- 380 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 code RBOSGB21380?
The code RBOSGB21380 belongs to Alexandria, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Alexandria, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB21380 for a euro transfer 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 RBOSGB21380.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21380 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 380 identifies the branch Alexandria.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.