SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21077
RBOSGB21077 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kilsyth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21077 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 077 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kilsyth |
| City | Kilsyth |
| 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.
- 077 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 RBOSGB21077?
RBOSGB21077 identifies Kilsyth, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kilsyth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21077 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 077 is the code of the branch Kilsyth.
Do I need RBOSGB21077 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21077.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21077?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21077 is Kilsyth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21077 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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.