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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21357

RBOSGB21357 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Alva, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21357

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21357
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code357
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchAlva
CityAlva
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.
357 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21357?

RBOSGB21357 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alva, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Alva, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21357 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 357 identifies the department Alva.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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

Yes – our database contains 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 happens if I use RBOSGB21357 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21357 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21357?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21357 points to Alva. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21357.

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