SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21105

RBOSGB21105 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Largs, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21105

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21105
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code105
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchLargs
CityLargs
CountryUnited 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.
105 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21105?

RBOSGB21105 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Largs, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Largs, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 RBOSGB21105?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21105 is Largs. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21105 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of RBOSGB21105 stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 105 is the code of the branch Largs.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21105 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21105 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.