SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21079
RBOSGB21079 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkintilloch, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21079 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 079 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kirkintilloch |
| City | Kirkintilloch |
| 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.
- 079 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 RBOSGB21079?
RBOSGB21079 identifies Kirkintilloch, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirkintilloch, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of RBOSGB21079 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 079 identifies the department Kirkintilloch.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21079 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21079 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21079?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21079 is Kirkintilloch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21079.
Do I need RBOSGB21079 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21079.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.