SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21472
RBOSGB21472 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hereford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21472 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 472 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hereford |
| City | Hereford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 472 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 uses BIC RBOSGB21472?
RBOSGB21472 identifies Hereford, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hereford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21472 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21472 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21472 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 472 identifies the department Hereford.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got 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.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.