SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21299
RBOSGB21299 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Buckie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21299 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 299 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Buckie |
| City | Buckie |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 299 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 RBOSGB21299?
The code RBOSGB21299 belongs to Buckie, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Buckie, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of RBOSGB21299 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 299 is the code of the branch Buckie.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21299 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21299 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21299?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21299 points to Buckie. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21299 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21299 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21299.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.