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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21316

RBOSGB21316 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cupar, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21316

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21316
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code316
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchCupar
CityCupar
CountryUnited 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.
316 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21316?

RBOSGB21316 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cupar, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Cupar, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21316?

RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21316 is Cupar. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21316.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21316 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21316.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21316 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21316 with the recipient before you confirm.

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