SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21404
RBOSGB21404 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21404 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 404 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bath |
| City | Bath |
| 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.
- 404 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 RBOSGB21404?
RBOSGB21404 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bath, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bath, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21404 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21404.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21404?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21404 is Bath. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21404 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21404 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 404 identifies the department Bath.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.