SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21475

RBOSGB21475 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21475

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21475
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code475
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchGreat Yarmouth
CityGreat Yarmouth
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
475 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 RBOSGB21475?

RBOSGB21475 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Great Yarmouth, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21475?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21475 points to Great Yarmouth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21475.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21475 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21475 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need RBOSGB21475 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21475.

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