SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21469
RBOSGB21469 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Farnborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21469 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 469 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Holts Farnborough |
| City | Farnborough |
| 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.
- 469 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 RBOSGB21469?
RBOSGB21469 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Holts Farnborough, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Farnborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21469 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21469 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21469?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21469 is Holts Farnborough. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21469.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21469 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 469 is the code of the branch Holts Farnborough.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
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 RBOSGB21469 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21469.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.