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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21564

RBOSGB21564 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21564

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21564
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code564
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchShipping Business Centre
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
564 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 code RBOSGB21564?

The code RBOSGB21564 belongs to Shipping Business Centre, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need RBOSGB21564 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21564.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21564 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21564 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21564 stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 564 is the code of the department Shipping Business Centre.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.