SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21209
RBOSGB21209 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ullapool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21209 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 209 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ullapool |
| City | Ullapool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 209 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 RBOSGB21209?
The code RBOSGB21209 belongs to Ullapool, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ullapool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RBOSGB21209 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 209 identifies the department Ullapool.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21209 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21209.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21209?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21209 points to Ullapool. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21209 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.