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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21183

RBOSGB21183 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in West Calder, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21183

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21183
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code183
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchWest Calder
CityWest Calder
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
183 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21183?

The code RBOSGB21183 belongs to West Calder, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in West Calder, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21183?

RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21183 points to West Calder. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21183.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need RBOSGB21183 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21183.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.