SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21538
RBOSGB21538 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Folkestone, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21538 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 538 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Folkestone |
| City | Folkestone |
| 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.
- 538 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 BIC RBOSGB21538?
RBOSGB21538 identifies Folkestone, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Folkestone, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21538 stand for?
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 538 identifies the department Folkestone.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21538 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21538.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21538 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21538 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.