SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21389
RBOSGB21389 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21389 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 389 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Blackpool Talbot Square |
| City | Blackpool |
| 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.
- 389 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 uses BIC RBOSGB21389?
RBOSGB21389 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Blackpool Talbot Square, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21389 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 389 is the code of the branch Blackpool Talbot Square.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21389 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21389 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21389?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21389 points to Blackpool Talbot Square. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21389 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.