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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21471

RBOSGB21471 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in High Wycombe, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21471

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21471
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code471
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchHigh Wycombe
CityHigh Wycombe
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
471 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21471?

RBOSGB21471 is the SWIFT/BIC code of High Wycombe, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in High Wycombe, 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.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21471 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21471 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Do I need RBOSGB21471 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 RBOSGB21471.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21471 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 471 identifies the department High Wycombe.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.