SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21393
RBOSGB21393 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Blackburn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21393 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 393 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Blackburn, West Lothian |
| City | Blackburn |
| Country | United 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.
- 393 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21393?
The code RBOSGB21393 belongs to Blackburn, West Lothian, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21393 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21393 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21393?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21393 is Blackburn, West Lothian. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21393.
What does each part of RBOSGB21393 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 393 is the code of the department Blackburn, West Lothian.
Do I need RBOSGB21393 for a euro transfer 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 do need RBOSGB21393.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.