SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21487
RBOSGB21487 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hale, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21487 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 487 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hale |
| City | Hale |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 487 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 RBOSGB21487?
RBOSGB21487 identifies Hale, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hale, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21487?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21487 is Hale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21487 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21487 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21487.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.