SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21341

RBOSGB21341 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Coatbridge, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21341

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21341
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code341
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchCoatbridge
CityCoatbridge
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.
341 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21341?

The code RBOSGB21341 belongs to Coatbridge, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Coatbridge, 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?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21341 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21341.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21341 mean?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 341 identifies the department Coatbridge.

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