SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21168
RBOSGB21168 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21168 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 168 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stirling Pitt Terrace |
| City | Stirling |
| Country | United 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.
- 168 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 BIC RBOSGB21168?
The code RBOSGB21168 belongs to Stirling Pitt Terrace, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21168 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21168 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB21168 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21168.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21168?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21168 is Stirling Pitt Terrace. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21168.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.