SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21142
RBOSGB21142 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stromness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21142 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 142 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stromness |
| City | Stromness |
| 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.
- 142 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21142?
RBOSGB21142 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stromness, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stromness, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21142?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21142 points to Stromness. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21142 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more 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.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21142 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21142 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB21142 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21142.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.