SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21430
RBOSGB21430 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21430 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 430 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow St Enoch Square |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 430 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 uses BIC RBOSGB21430?
RBOSGB21430 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow St Enoch Square, a unit 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 happens if I use RBOSGB21430 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21430 with the recipient before sending.
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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21430?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21430 is Glasgow St Enoch Square. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21430 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21430 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21430.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.