SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21063

RBOSGB21063 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Maybole, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21063

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21063
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code063
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchMaybole
CityMaybole
CountryUnited 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.
063 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 RBOSGB21063?

RBOSGB21063 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Maybole, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Maybole, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21063 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21063.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21063 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21063 with the recipient 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21063 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 063 identifies the department Maybole.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.