SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21170
RBOSGB21170 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stewarton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21170 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 170 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stewarton |
| City | Stewarton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 170 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 BIC RBOSGB21170?
The code RBOSGB21170 belongs to Stewarton, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stewarton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21170 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 170 identifies the branch Stewarton.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21170 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21170 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21170 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21170.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.