SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21356
RBOSGB21356 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Alyth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21356 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 356 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Alyth |
| City | Alyth |
| 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.
- 356 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 BIC RBOSGB21356?
RBOSGB21356 identifies Alyth, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Alyth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21356 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21356.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21356 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21356 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got 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 do the letters in RBOSGB21356 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 356 is the code of the department Alyth.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.