SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21382
RBOSGB21382 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Airdrie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21382 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 382 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Airdrie |
| City | Airdrie |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 382 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 RBOSGB21382?
The code RBOSGB21382 belongs to Airdrie, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Airdrie, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need RBOSGB21382 to send euros 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 RBOSGB21382.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21382?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21382 points to Airdrie. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21382.
What does each part of RBOSGB21382 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 382 is the code of the branch Airdrie.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.