SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21354

RBOSGB21354 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Anstruther, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21354

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21354
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code354
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchAnstruther
CityAnstruther
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.
354 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21354?

RBOSGB21354 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Anstruther, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Anstruther, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21354 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21354.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21354 mean?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 354 identifies the branch Anstruther.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21354 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21354 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

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