SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21172
RBOSGB21172 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stenhousemuir, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21172 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 172 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Stenhousemuir |
| City | Stenhousemuir |
| 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.
- 172 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21172?
RBOSGB21172 identifies Stenhousemuir, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Stenhousemuir, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21172?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21172 points to Stenhousemuir. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21172 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21172 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21172 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21172 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 172 is the code of the branch Stenhousemuir.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.