SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21361
RBOSGB21361 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Banchory, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21361 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 361 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Banchory |
| City | Banchory |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 361 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 code RBOSGB21361?
RBOSGB21361 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banchory, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Banchory, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21361 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 361 identifies the department Banchory.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21361?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21361 is Banchory. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21361 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21361 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21361.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.