SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21247
RBOSGB21247 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Scarinish, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21247 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 247 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Scarinish |
| City | Scarinish |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 247 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 RBOSGB21247?
RBOSGB21247 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Scarinish, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Scarinish, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21247?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21247 is Scarinish. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21247.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21247 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21247 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21247 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 247 is the code of the branch Scarinish.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.