SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21088
RBOSGB21088 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Irvine, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21088 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 088 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Irvine |
| City | Irvine |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 088 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 BIC RBOSGB21088?
RBOSGB21088 identifies Irvine, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Irvine, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21088 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21088.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21088?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21088 is Irvine. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21088.
What does each part of RBOSGB21088 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 088 identifies the department Irvine.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.