SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21151
RBOSGB21151 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Tain, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21151 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 151 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Tain |
| City | Tain |
| 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.
- 151 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21151?
RBOSGB21151 identifies Tain, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Tain, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21151 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21151 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21151 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 151 identifies the department Tain.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21151?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21151 is Tain. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21151.
Do I need RBOSGB21151 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21151.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.