SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21144
RBOSGB21144 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stranraer, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21144 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 144 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stranraer |
| City | Stranraer |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 144 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21144?
RBOSGB21144 identifies Stranraer, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stranraer, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21144?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21144 is Stranraer. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21144 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21144 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 RBOSGB21144.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.