SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21231
RBOSGB21231 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newtongrange, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21231 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 231 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Newtongrange |
| City | Newtongrange |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 231 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 RBOSGB21231?
RBOSGB21231 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newtongrange, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newtongrange, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21231 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 231 is the code of the department Newtongrange.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need RBOSGB21231 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21231.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21231?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21231 points to Newtongrange. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21231 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.