SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21181
RBOSGB21181 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Westhill, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21181 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 181 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Westhill |
| City | Westhill |
| 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.
- 181 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 RBOSGB21181?
RBOSGB21181 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Westhill, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Westhill, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21181 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21181.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21181 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 181 is the code of the department Westhill.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21181?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21181 points to Westhill. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21181 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.