SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21373
RBOSGB21373 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21373 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 373 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Aberdeen Central |
| 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.
- 373 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 BIC RBOSGB21373?
The code RBOSGB21373 belongs to Aberdeen Central, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21373 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 373 is the code of the department Aberdeen Central.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21373 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21373 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21373?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21373 points to Aberdeen Central. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21373.
Do I need RBOSGB21373 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21373.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.