SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21306
RBOSGB21306 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Burntisland, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21306 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 306 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Burntisland |
| City | Burntisland |
| 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.
- 306 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 branch is behind BIC RBOSGB21306?
The code RBOSGB21306 belongs to Burntisland, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Burntisland, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21306 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 306 identifies the branch Burntisland.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21306 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21306 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21306?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21306 points to Burntisland. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21306.
Do I need RBOSGB21306 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21306.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.