SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21046
RBOSGB21046 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21046 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 046 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Newburgh |
| City | Newburgh |
| 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.
- 046 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 BIC RBOSGB21046?
RBOSGB21046 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newburgh, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21046 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21046 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21046?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21046 is Newburgh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21046 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21046 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 046 is the code of the department Newburgh.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.