SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21212
RBOSGB21212 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Perth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21212 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 212 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Perth Chief Office |
| City | Perth |
| 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.
- 212 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21212?
The code RBOSGB21212 belongs to Perth Chief Office, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Perth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21212?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21212 points to Perth Chief Office. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21212 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21212 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 RBOSGB21212.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.