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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21417

RBOSGB21417 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Belper, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21417

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21417
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code417
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchBelper
CityBelper
CountryUnited 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.
417 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21417?

The code RBOSGB21417 belongs to Belper, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Belper, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need RBOSGB21417 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21417.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21417 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21417 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21417?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21417 is Belper. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21417.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21417 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 417 identifies the branch Belper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.