SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21395

RBOSGB21395 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Brechin, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21395

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21395
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code395
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchBrechin
CityBrechin
CountryUnited 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.
395 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/BIC code RBOSGB21395?

RBOSGB21395 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brechin, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Brechin, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21395 stand for?

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 395 identifies the branch Brechin.

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.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21395 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21395 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21395?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21395 points to Brechin. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21395.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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