SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21138
RBOSGB21138 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lesmahagow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21138 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 138 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Lesmahagow |
| City | Lesmahagow |
| Country | United 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.
- 138 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 BIC RBOSGB21138?
The code RBOSGB21138 belongs to Lesmahagow, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Lesmahagow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21138 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 138 is the code of the department Lesmahagow.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent 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 RBOSGB21138?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21138 is Lesmahagow. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21138 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21138 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21138.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.