SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21397
RBOSGB21397 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21397 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 397 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bradford |
| City | Bradford |
| 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.
- 397 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21397?
RBOSGB21397 identifies Bradford, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21397 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21397 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RBOSGB21397 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21397.
What does each part of RBOSGB21397 stand for?
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 397 is the code of the branch Bradford.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.