SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21303

RBOSGB21303 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Brodick, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21303

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21303
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code303
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchBrodick
CityBrodick
CountryUnited 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.
303 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 RBOSGB21303?

RBOSGB21303 identifies Brodick, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Brodick, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of RBOSGB21303 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 303 identifies the department Brodick.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21303?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21303 is Brodick. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21303 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21303 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21303 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

What is the best 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.