SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21040
RBOSGB21040 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Milngavie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21040 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 040 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Milngavie |
| City | Milngavie |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 040 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21040?
The code RBOSGB21040 belongs to Milngavie, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Milngavie, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21040?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21040 points to Milngavie. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21040.
Do I need RBOSGB21040 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21040.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21040 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21040 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.