SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21435
RBOSGB21435 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21435 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 435 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Possilpark |
| 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.
- 435 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 BIC RBOSGB21435?
The code RBOSGB21435 belongs to Glasgow Possilpark, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21435 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21435 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB21435 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21435.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21435?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21435 is Glasgow Possilpark. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21435 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.