SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21524
RBOSGB21524 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dudley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21524 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 524 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dudley |
| City | Dudley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 524 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 RBOSGB21524?
The code RBOSGB21524 belongs to Dudley, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dudley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21524 mean?
RBOS is the institution 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 524 is the code of the department Dudley.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21524?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21524 is Dudley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21524 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21524 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21524.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21524 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21524 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.