SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21399
RBOSGB21399 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21399 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 399 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bournemouth |
| City | Bournemouth |
| 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.
- 399 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 RBOSGB21399?
The code RBOSGB21399 belongs to Bournemouth, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21399?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21399 is Bournemouth. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21399.
Do I need RBOSGB21399 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21399.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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 do the letters in RBOSGB21399 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 399 is the code of the branch Bournemouth.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.