SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21528
RBOSGB21528 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21528 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 528 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ellesmere Port |
| City | Ellesmere Port |
| 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.
- 528 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21528?
RBOSGB21528 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ellesmere Port, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21528?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21528 points to Ellesmere Port. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21528.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of RBOSGB21528 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 528 identifies the branch Ellesmere Port.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21528 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21528 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.