SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21180
RBOSGB21180 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Whitburn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21180 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 180 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Whitburn |
| City | Whitburn |
| 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.
- 180 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 RBOSGB21180?
The code RBOSGB21180 belongs to Whitburn, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Whitburn, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21180?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21180 points to Whitburn. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21180 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21180 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21180 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB21180 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21180.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.