SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21197
RBOSGB21197 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Tongue, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21197 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 197 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Tongue |
| City | Tongue |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 197 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 RBOSGB21197?
RBOSGB21197 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tongue, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Tongue, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21197?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21197 points to Tongue. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21197 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21197 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21197 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB21197 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21197.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.