SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21086
RBOSGB21086 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirriemuir, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21086 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 086 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Kirriemuir |
| City | Kirriemuir |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 086 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/BIC code RBOSGB21086?
The code RBOSGB21086 belongs to Kirriemuir, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Kirriemuir, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21086 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21086 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB21086 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 086 identifies the branch Kirriemuir.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21086?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21086 points to Kirriemuir. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21086 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21086 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21086.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.