SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21563
RBOSGB21563 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21563 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 563 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | International and Wholesale Payments |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 563 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21563?
The code RBOSGB21563 belongs to International and Wholesale Payments, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21563 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21563.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21563 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21563 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21563?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21563 points to International and Wholesale Payments. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21563.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.