SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21232
RBOSGB21232 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21232 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 232 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Newton Stewart |
| City | Newton Stewart |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 232 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 RBOSGB21232?
RBOSGB21232 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newton Stewart, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21232 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 232 is the code of the department Newton Stewart.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21232?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21232 points to Newton Stewart. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21232 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.