SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21036
RBOSGB21036 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Motherwell, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21036 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 036 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Motherwell |
| City | Motherwell |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 036 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 uses BIC RBOSGB21036?
RBOSGB21036 identifies Motherwell, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Motherwell, 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 in United Kingdom?
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.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21036 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. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21036.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21036?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21036 points to Motherwell. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21036.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.