SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21461
RBOSGB21461 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Harthill, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21461 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 461 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Harthill |
| City | Harthill |
| 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.
- 461 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21461?
The code RBOSGB21461 belongs to Harthill, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Harthill, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21461?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21461 is Harthill. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21461.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21461 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21461 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB21461 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 461 is the code of the department Harthill.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.