SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21288
RBOSGB21288 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Campbeltown, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21288 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 288 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Campbeltown |
| City | Campbeltown |
| 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.
- 288 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
What bank uses BIC RBOSGB21288?
RBOSGB21288 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Campbeltown, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Campbeltown, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21288 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 288 identifies the department Campbeltown.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21288 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21288 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB21288 to send euros 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 RBOSGB21288.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21288?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21288 is Campbeltown. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21288.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.