SWIFT/BIC code RCOSGB21XXX
RCOSGB21XXX belongs to Ridge Clearing and Outsourcing Solutions Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RCOSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RCOSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ridge Clearing and Outsourcing Solutions Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Ridge Clearing and Outsourcing Solutions Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RCOS 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.
- XXX 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 is behind SWIFT code RCOSGB21XXX?
RCOSGB21XXX identifies the head office of Ridge Clearing and Outsourcing Solutions Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Ridge Clearing and Outsourcing Solutions Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ridge Clearing and Outsourcing Solutions Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are RCOSGB21 and RCOSGB21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. RCOSGB21 is the 8-character version of RCOSGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Ridge Clearing and Outsourcing Solutions Limited in London.
What does each part of RCOSGB21XXX mean?
RCOS is the institution code of Ridge Clearing and Outsourcing Solutions Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need RCOSGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RCOSGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Ridge Clearing and Outsourcing Solutions Limited take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.