SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21370
RBOSGB21370 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21370 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 370 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Aberdeen St Nicholas |
| City | Aberdeen |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 370 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 BIC RBOSGB21370?
The code RBOSGB21370 belongs to Aberdeen St Nicholas, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21370 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21370 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of RBOSGB21370 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 370 identifies the branch Aberdeen St Nicholas.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21370 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21370.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.