SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21129
RBOSGB21129 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Laurencekirk, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21129 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 129 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Laurencekirk |
| City | Laurencekirk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 129 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 BIC RBOSGB21129?
RBOSGB21129 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Laurencekirk, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Laurencekirk, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21129 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 129 identifies the department Laurencekirk.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21129 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21129 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21129 for a euro transfer 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 RBOSGB21129.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.