SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21501
RBOSGB21501 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Eccles, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21501 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 501 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Eccles |
| City | Eccles |
| 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.
- 501 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 BIC RBOSGB21501?
RBOSGB21501 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Eccles, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Eccles, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21501 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21501 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21501?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21501 is Eccles. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21501 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21501 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 501 identifies the branch Eccles.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.