SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21514
RBOSGB21514 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Derby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21514 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 514 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Derby Allestree |
| City | Derby |
| 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.
- 514 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 RBOSGB21514?
The code RBOSGB21514 belongs to Derby Allestree, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Derby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21514?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21514 points to Derby Allestree. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21514.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21514 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21514.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21514 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 514 identifies the branch Derby Allestree.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.