SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21294
RBOSGB21294 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Castlebay, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21294 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 294 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Castlebay |
| City | Castlebay |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 294 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 RBOSGB21294?
RBOSGB21294 identifies Castlebay, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Castlebay, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21294 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 294 is the code of the department Castlebay.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21294?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21294 points to Castlebay. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21294.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21294 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21294 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.