SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21486
RBOSGB21486 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21486 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 486 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Halifax |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 486 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21486?
The code RBOSGB21486 belongs to Halifax, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21486 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21486.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21486 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 486 identifies the branch Halifax.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21486 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21486 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.