SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21179
RBOSGB21179 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Whithorn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21179 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 179 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Whithorn |
| City | Whithorn |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 179 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21179?
The code RBOSGB21179 belongs to Whithorn, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Whithorn, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB21179 for a euro transfer 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 RBOSGB21179.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21179?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21179 points to Whithorn. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21179 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.