SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21421
RBOSGB21421 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21421 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 421 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Maryhill |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 421 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 bank is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21421?
RBOSGB21421 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow Maryhill, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21421?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21421 is Glasgow Maryhill. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21421 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21421 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 421 identifies the branch Glasgow Maryhill.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21421 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21421 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.