SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21428
RBOSGB21428 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21428 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 428 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Charing Cross |
| 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.
- 428 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21428?
The code RBOSGB21428 belongs to Glasgow Charing Cross, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB21428 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 428 is the code of the branch Glasgow Charing Cross.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
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 – the difference can be large.
Do I need RBOSGB21428 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21428.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21428 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21428 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.