SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21460

RBOSGB21460 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hathersage, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21460

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21460
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code460
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchHathersage
CityHathersage
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.
460 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21460?

RBOSGB21460 identifies Hathersage, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hathersage, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need RBOSGB21460 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21460.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21460 mean?

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 460 identifies the branch Hathersage.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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