SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21324

RBOSGB21324 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dalbeattie, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21324

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21324
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code324
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchDalbeattie
CityDalbeattie
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.
324 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 RBOSGB21324?

The code RBOSGB21324 belongs to Dalbeattie, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dalbeattie, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21324 mean?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 324 identifies the branch Dalbeattie.

Do I need RBOSGB21324 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 RBOSGB21324.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21324?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21324 is Dalbeattie. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21324 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21324 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21324 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

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