SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21407

RBOSGB21407 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Barry, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21407

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21407
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code407
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchBarry
CityBarry
CountryUnited 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.
407 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 BIC RBOSGB21407?

RBOSGB21407 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barry, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Barry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21407 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 407 identifies the department Barry.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21407?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21407 is Barry. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21407 if the recipient 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21407 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21407 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. 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.