SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21242
RBOSGB21242 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Oban, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21242 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 242 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Oban George Street |
| City | Oban |
| 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.
- 242 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 RBOSGB21242?
RBOSGB21242 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oban George Street, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Oban, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21242 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21242 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21242 stand for?
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 242 is the code of the branch Oban George Street.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21242?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21242 points to Oban George Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21242.
Do I need RBOSGB21242 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21242.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.