SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21413

RBOSGB21413 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bishopbriggs, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21413

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21413
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code413
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchBishopbriggs
CityBishopbriggs
CountryUnited 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.
413 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21413?

The code RBOSGB21413 belongs to Bishopbriggs, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bishopbriggs, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21413?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21413 points to Bishopbriggs. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21413 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21413 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21413 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21413 stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 413 is the code of the branch Bishopbriggs.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.