SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21104
RBOSGB21104 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Johnstone, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21104 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 104 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Johnstone |
| City | Johnstone |
| 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.
- 104 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21104?
RBOSGB21104 identifies Johnstone, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Johnstone, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21104 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21104.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21104?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21104 is Johnstone. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21104 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21104 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 104 is the code of the department Johnstone.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.