SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21458

RBOSGB21458 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hazel Grove, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21458

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21458
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code458
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchHazel Grove
CityHazel Grove
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.
458 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21458?

RBOSGB21458 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hazel Grove, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hazel Grove, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21458 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21458.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21458?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21458 is Hazel Grove. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21458 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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. 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.