SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21249
RBOSGB21249 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sanquhar, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21249 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 249 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Sanquhar |
| City | Sanquhar |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 249 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 RBOSGB21249?
The code RBOSGB21249 belongs to Sanquhar, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Sanquhar, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21249 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 249 identifies the department Sanquhar.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21249 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21249.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21249 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21249 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21249?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21249 points to Sanquhar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21249 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.