SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21468
RBOSGB21468 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Horwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21468 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 468 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Horwich |
| City | Horwich |
| 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.
- 468 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21468?
RBOSGB21468 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Horwich, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Horwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21468?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21468 points to Horwich. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21468.
What does each part of RBOSGB21468 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 468 identifies the department Horwich.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.
Do I need RBOSGB21468 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21468.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.