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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21378

RBOSGB21378 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Alloa, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21378

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21378
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code378
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchAlloa
CityAlloa
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
378 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 RBOSGB21378?

RBOSGB21378 identifies Alloa, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Alloa, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21378 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 378 identifies the branch Alloa.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21378 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21378.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21378 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21378 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21378?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21378 is Alloa. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21378 if the recipient asks for it.

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