SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21006
RBOSGB21006 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lossiemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21006 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 006 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lossiemouth |
| City | Lossiemouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 006 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21006?
RBOSGB21006 identifies Lossiemouth, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lossiemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21006 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21006 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21006 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 006 identifies the department Lossiemouth.
Do I need RBOSGB21006 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21006.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.