SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21526
RBOSGB21526 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Exeter, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21526 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 526 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Exeter |
| City | Exeter |
| 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.
- 526 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 uses BIC RBOSGB21526?
RBOSGB21526 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Exeter, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Exeter, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21526 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21526.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21526 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21526 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21526?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21526 is Exeter. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21526 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21526 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 526 identifies the department Exeter.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.