SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21073
RBOSGB21073 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21073 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 073 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kirkcaldy Chief Office |
| City | Kirkcaldy |
| 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.
- 073 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 bank uses BIC RBOSGB21073?
RBOSGB21073 identifies Kirkcaldy Chief Office, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21073?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21073 points to Kirkcaldy Chief Office. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21073 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need RBOSGB21073 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21073.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.