SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21381
RBOSGB21381 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21381 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 381 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Alderley Edge |
| City | Alderley Edge |
| 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.
- 381 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/BIC code RBOSGB21381?
RBOSGB21381 identifies Alderley Edge, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21381?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21381 is Alderley Edge. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21381.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21381 mean?
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 381 identifies the branch Alderley Edge.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.