SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21565
RBOSGB21565 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21565 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 565 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Corporate Banking Office |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 565 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21565?
The code RBOSGB21565 belongs to Corporate Banking Office, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21565 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21565 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21565?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21565 is Corporate Banking Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21565 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.