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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21438

RBOSGB21438 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21438

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21438
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code438
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchGlasgow Alexandra Parade
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
438 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 RBOSGB21438?

The code RBOSGB21438 belongs to Glasgow Alexandra Parade, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21438?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21438 is Glasgow Alexandra Parade. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21438.

What is the cheapest 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.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21438 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21438 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21438 stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 438 identifies the branch Glasgow Alexandra Parade.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.