SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21416
RBOSGB21416 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21416 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 416 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Berwick-Upon-Tweed |
| City | Berwick-Upon-Tweed |
| 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.
- 416 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 BIC RBOSGB21416?
RBOSGB21416 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Berwick-Upon-Tweed, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21416?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21416 points to Berwick-Upon-Tweed. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21416 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21416 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 416 is the code of the department Berwick-Upon-Tweed.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21416 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21416 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.