SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21536
RBOSGB21536 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Formby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21536 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 536 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Formby |
| City | Formby |
| 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.
- 536 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 RBOSGB21536?
RBOSGB21536 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Formby, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Formby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21536 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 536 identifies the branch Formby.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21536?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21536 is Formby. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21536 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21536 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21536 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.