SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21527

RBOSGB21527 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Enfield, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21527

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21527
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code527
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchEnfield
CityEnfield
CountryUnited 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.
527 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21527?

The code RBOSGB21527 belongs to Enfield, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Enfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21527 stand for?

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 527 is the code of the branch Enfield.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21527?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21527 is Enfield. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21527.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21527 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21527 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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