SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21418
RBOSGB21418 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bellshill, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21418 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 418 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bellshill |
| City | Bellshill |
| Country | United 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.
- 418 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 BIC RBOSGB21418?
The code RBOSGB21418 belongs to Bellshill, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bellshill, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of RBOSGB21418 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 418 is the code of the department Bellshill.
Do I need RBOSGB21418 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. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21418.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.