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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21415

RBOSGB21415 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Biggar, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21415

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21415
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code415
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchBiggar
CityBiggar
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
415 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 RBOSGB21415?

The code RBOSGB21415 belongs to Biggar, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Biggar, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of RBOSGB21415 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 415 is the code of the branch Biggar.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21415?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21415 is Biggar. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21415 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need RBOSGB21415 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21415.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21415 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21415 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

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