SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21364
RBOSGB21364 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ayton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21364 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 364 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Ayton |
| City | Ayton |
| 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.
- 364 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21364?
The code RBOSGB21364 belongs to Ayton, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Ayton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21364?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21364 is Ayton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21364 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21364 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21364.
What does each part of RBOSGB21364 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 364 is the code of the department Ayton.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.