SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21405
RBOSGB21405 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21405 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 405 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Basingstoke |
| City | Basingstoke |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 405 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21405?
RBOSGB21405 identifies Basingstoke, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21405 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21405 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB21405 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 405 identifies the branch Basingstoke.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21405?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21405 is Basingstoke. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21405.
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.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.