SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21333
RBOSGB21333 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21333 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 333 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Clydebank |
| City | Clydebank |
| Country | United 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.
- 333 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21333?
RBOSGB21333 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clydebank, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21333 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21333 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of RBOSGB21333 stand for?
RBOS is the bank 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 333 is the code of the branch Clydebank.
Do I need RBOSGB21333 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21333.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros 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 RBOSGB21333?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21333 is Clydebank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21333.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.