SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21437
RBOSGB21437 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21437 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 437 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Parkhead |
| 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.
- 437 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/BIC code RBOSGB21437?
RBOSGB21437 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow Parkhead, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21437?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21437 is Glasgow Parkhead. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21437 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21437 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 437 is the code of the branch Glasgow Parkhead.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21437 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21437 with the recipient before sending.
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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.