SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21402
RBOSGB21402 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bolton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21402 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 402 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bolton Central |
| City | Bolton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 402 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 BIC RBOSGB21402?
RBOSGB21402 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bolton Central, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bolton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21402?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21402 is Bolton Central. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21402.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RBOSGB21402 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 402 is the code of the department Bolton Central.
Do I need RBOSGB21402 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21402.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. 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.