SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21540
RBOSGB21540 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Farnworth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21540 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 540 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Farnworth |
| City | Farnworth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 540 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 BIC RBOSGB21540?
RBOSGB21540 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Farnworth, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Farnworth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21540 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21540 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB21540 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21540.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of RBOSGB21540 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 540 is the code of the branch Farnworth.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.