SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21420
RBOSGB21420 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Denny, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21420 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 420 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Denny |
| City | Denny |
| 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.
- 420 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 RBOSGB21420?
RBOSGB21420 identifies Denny, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Denny, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21420?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21420 points to Denny. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21420 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21420 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need RBOSGB21420.
What does each part of RBOSGB21420 stand for?
RBOS is the bank 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 420 is the code of the department Denny.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. 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.