SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21072
RBOSGB21072 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21072 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 072 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kirkcudbright |
| City | Kirkcudbright |
| 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.
- 072 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21072?
The code RBOSGB21072 belongs to Kirkcudbright, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21072 mean?
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 072 is the code of the branch Kirkcudbright.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21072 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. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21072.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21072?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21072 points to Kirkcudbright. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21072.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.