SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21169

RBOSGB21169 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21169

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21169
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code169
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchStirling Murray Place
CityStirling
CountryUnited 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.
169 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21169?

RBOSGB21169 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stirling Murray Place, part 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 RBOSGB21169 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21169 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 best 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of RBOSGB21169 stand for?

RBOS is the institution 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 169 identifies the department Stirling Murray Place.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21169?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21169 is Stirling Murray Place. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21169.

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