SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21257
RBOSGB21257 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Shotts, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21257 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 257 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Shotts |
| City | Shotts |
| 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.
- 257 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 code RBOSGB21257?
The code RBOSGB21257 belongs to Shotts, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Shotts, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB21257 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 RBOSGB21257.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21257 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21257 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RBOSGB21257 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 257 identifies the department Shotts.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.