SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21436
RBOSGB21436 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21436 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 436 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Partick |
| 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.
- 436 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 RBOSGB21436?
The code RBOSGB21436 belongs to Glasgow Partick, 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.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21436 for a euro transfer 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 RBOSGB21436.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21436 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21436 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21436?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21436 is Glasgow Partick. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB21436 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.