SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21541
RBOSGB21541 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Fareham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21541 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 541 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Fareham |
| City | Fareham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 541 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 RBOSGB21541?
RBOSGB21541 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fareham, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Fareham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21541 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21541 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21541?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21541 points to Fareham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21541.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21541 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21541.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.