SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21464
RBOSGB21464 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21464 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 464 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hemel Hempstead |
| City | Hemel Hempstead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 464 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 RBOSGB21464?
RBOSGB21464 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hemel Hempstead, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21464?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21464 points to Hemel Hempstead. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21464 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21464 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21464 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB21464 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 464 is the code of the department Hemel Hempstead.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.