SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21387
RBOSGB21387 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Blantyre, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21387 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 387 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Blantyre |
| City | Blantyre |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 387 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21387?
The code RBOSGB21387 belongs to Blantyre, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Blantyre, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21387 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21387.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21387 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 387 identifies the branch Blantyre.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21387?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21387 is Blantyre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21387 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.