SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21478
RBOSGB21478 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Golborne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21478 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 478 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Golborne |
| City | Golborne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 478 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 code RBOSGB21478?
The code RBOSGB21478 belongs to Golborne, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Golborne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21478 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21478 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21478?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21478 points to Golborne. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21478 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21478 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 478 is the code of the department Golborne.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.