SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21390
RBOSGB21390 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21390 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 390 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Blackpool South Shore |
| City | Blackpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 390 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21390?
RBOSGB21390 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Blackpool South Shore, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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 happens if I enter RBOSGB21390 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21390 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21390?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21390 points to Blackpool South Shore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21390.
What does each part of RBOSGB21390 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 390 is the code of the branch Blackpool South Shore.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one 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.