SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21396
RBOSGB21396 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bramhall, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21396 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 396 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bramhall |
| City | Bramhall |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 396 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 code RBOSGB21396?
The code RBOSGB21396 belongs to Bramhall, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bramhall, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks 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.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21396 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 396 is the code of the department Bramhall.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21396 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21396.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.