SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21513

RBOSGB21513 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Derby, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21513

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21513
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code513
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchDerby Cornmarket
CityDerby
CountryUnited 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.
513 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 uses BIC RBOSGB21513?

The code RBOSGB21513 belongs to Derby Cornmarket, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Derby, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need RBOSGB21513 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21513.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21513?

RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21513 points to Derby Cornmarket. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21513 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21513 mean?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 513 identifies the department Derby Cornmarket.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.