SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21481
RBOSGB21481 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Grimsby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21481 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 481 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Grimsby |
| City | Grimsby |
| 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.
- 481 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 BIC RBOSGB21481?
RBOSGB21481 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Grimsby, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21481 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21481.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21481?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21481 points to Grimsby. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21481.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21481 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 481 is the code of the department Grimsby.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.