SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21195
RBOSGB21195 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Tranent, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21195 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 195 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Tranent |
| City | Tranent |
| 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.
- 195 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21195?
The code RBOSGB21195 belongs to Tranent, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Tranent, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21195 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21195 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21195 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 195 identifies the branch Tranent.
Do I need RBOSGB21195 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21195.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21195?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21195 is Tranent. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21195.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.