SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21297
RBOSGB21297 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Carnoustie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21297 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 297 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Carnoustie |
| City | Carnoustie |
| 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.
- 297 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21297?
RBOSGB21297 identifies Carnoustie, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Carnoustie, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
Do I need RBOSGB21297 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21297.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21297?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21297 is Carnoustie. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21297 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.