SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21003
RBOSGB21003 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lybster, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lybster |
| City | Lybster |
| 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.
- 003 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21003?
RBOSGB21003 identifies Lybster, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lybster, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks 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.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21003 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21003 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21003 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 003 identifies the department Lybster.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21003?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21003 is Lybster. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21003 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.