SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21409
RBOSGB21409 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Barrhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21409 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 409 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Barrhead |
| City | Barrhead |
| 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.
- 409 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 BIC RBOSGB21409?
The code RBOSGB21409 belongs to Barrhead, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Barrhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21409 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 409 is the code of the branch Barrhead.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21409 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21409.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21409 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21409 with the recipient before sending.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.