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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21159

RBOSGB21159 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in St. Andrews, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21159

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21159
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code159
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchSt Andrews South Street
CitySt. Andrews
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
159 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 branch uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21159?

The code RBOSGB21159 belongs to St Andrews South Street, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in St. Andrews, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got 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 does each part of RBOSGB21159 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 159 is the code of the branch St Andrews South Street.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21159?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21159 points to St Andrews South Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21159.

Do I need RBOSGB21159 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21159.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.