SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21384
RBOSGB21384 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Accrington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21384 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 384 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Accrington |
| City | Accrington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 384 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21384?
RBOSGB21384 identifies Accrington, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Accrington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21384 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 384 identifies the branch Accrington.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21384?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21384 is Accrington. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21384.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21384 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21384 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.