SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21182
RBOSGB21182 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in West Kilbride, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21182 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 182 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | West Kilbride |
| City | West Kilbride |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 182 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/BIC code RBOSGB21182?
The code RBOSGB21182 belongs to West Kilbride, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in West Kilbride, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21182 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 182 identifies the department West Kilbride.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21182?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21182 points to West Kilbride. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21182 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21182 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21182 with the recipient before sending.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need RBOSGB21182 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21182.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.