SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21424
RBOSGB21424 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21424 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 424 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Dowanhill |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United 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.
- 424 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21424?
The code RBOSGB21424 belongs to Glasgow Dowanhill, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
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 – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21424 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21424 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21424?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21424 points to Glasgow Dowanhill. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21424 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21424 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 424 identifies the branch Glasgow Dowanhill.
Do I need RBOSGB21424 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21424.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.