SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21201
RBOSGB21201 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Turriff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21201 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 201 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Turriff |
| City | Turriff |
| 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.
- 201 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 RBOSGB21201?
The code RBOSGB21201 belongs to Turriff, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Turriff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21201 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21201.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21201 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21201 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of RBOSGB21201 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 201 is the code of the department Turriff.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.