SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21108
RBOSGB21108 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lochwinnoch, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21108 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 108 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lochwinnoch |
| City | Lochwinnoch |
| 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.
- 108 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 RBOSGB21108?
RBOSGB21108 identifies Lochwinnoch, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lochwinnoch, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21108 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21108 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21108 mean?
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 108 identifies the branch Lochwinnoch.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21108?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21108 points to Lochwinnoch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21108 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21108 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21108.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.