SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21597
RBOSGB21597 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21597 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 597 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ccms Marsden Hargrieve and Hale Branch |
| 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.
- 597 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
What bank uses BIC RBOSGB21597?
RBOSGB21597 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ccms Marsden Hargrieve and Hale Branch, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21597?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21597 is Ccms Marsden Hargrieve and Hale Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21597 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21597 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 597 is the code of the branch Ccms Marsden Hargrieve and Hale Branch.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21597 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21597 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB21597 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21597.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.