SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21199
RBOSGB21199 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Thurso, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21199 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 199 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Thurso |
| City | Thurso |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 199 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 BIC RBOSGB21199?
RBOSGB21199 identifies Thurso, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Thurso, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of RBOSGB21199 stand for?
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 199 is the code of the department Thurso.
Do I need RBOSGB21199 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. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21199.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21199 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21199 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.