SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21470
RBOSGB21470 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hindley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21470 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 470 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hindley |
| City | Hindley |
| 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.
- 470 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 code RBOSGB21470?
The code RBOSGB21470 belongs to Hindley, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hindley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 happens if I enter RBOSGB21470 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21470 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21470?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21470 points to Hindley. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21470.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21470 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21470.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.