SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21391
RBOSGB21391 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21391 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 391 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Blackpool Layton |
| City | Blackpool |
| 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.
- 391 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 BIC RBOSGB21391?
The code RBOSGB21391 belongs to Blackpool Layton, part 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.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21391 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21391 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need RBOSGB21391 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21391.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.