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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21403

RBOSGB21403 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bathgate, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21403

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21403
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code403
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchBathgate
CityBathgate
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
403 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21403?

RBOSGB21403 identifies Bathgate, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bathgate, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21403 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21403.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21403?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21403 is Bathgate. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21403.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21403 stand for?

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 403 identifies the department Bathgate.

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