SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21321

RBOSGB21321 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Crieff, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21321

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21321
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code321
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchCrieff
CityCrieff
CountryUnited 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.
321 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 BIC RBOSGB21321?

RBOSGB21321 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Crieff, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Crieff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21321 for a euro transfer 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 still need RBOSGB21321.

What does each part of RBOSGB21321 mean?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 321 identifies the branch Crieff.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21321?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21321 is Crieff. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21321.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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