SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21145
RBOSGB21145 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stornoway, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21145 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 145 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stornoway |
| City | Stornoway |
| 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.
- 145 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 BIC RBOSGB21145?
The code RBOSGB21145 belongs to Stornoway, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stornoway, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21145 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 145 is the code of the department Stornoway.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21145?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21145 is Stornoway. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21145.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.