THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC
The Royal Bank of Scotland Public Limited Company[2] (Scottish Gaelic: Banca Rìoghail na h-Alba)[3] is a major retail and commercial bank in Scotland. It is one of the retail banking subsidiaries of NatWest Group, together with NatWest and Ulster Bank. The Royal Bank of Scotland has around 700 branches, mainly in Scotland, though there are branches in many larger towns and cities throughout England and Wales. The bank is completely separate from the fellow Edinburgh-based bank, the Bank of Scotland, which pre-dates the Royal Bank by 32 years. The Royal Bank of Scotland was established to provide a bank with strong Hanoverian and Whig ties.[4]
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About THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC
- Company typePrivate
- IndustryFinancial services
- Founded31 May 1727 ; 297 years ago ( 1727-05-31 )
- HeadquartersEdinburgh , Scotland, UK
- Key peoplePaul Thwaite (CEO) Rick Haythorntwaite (chairman)
- Number of employees71,200
- Websiterbs .co .uk
What is a SWIFT code?
A SWIFT code is an 8 or 11 character code used in banking to facilitate transactions and identify the bank.

What is the purpose of a SWIFT code in international transactions?
SWIFT codes are used to route international financial transactions to the correct bank and branch. It facilitates the smooth and accurate transfer of funds between different banks and countries, ensuring that the transactions are processed correctly and securely.
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