SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21439
RBOSGB21439 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Girvan, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21439 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 439 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Girvan |
| City | Girvan |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 439 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 RBOSGB21439?
The code RBOSGB21439 belongs to Girvan, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Girvan, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB21439 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21439.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21439 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 439 is the code of the branch Girvan.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21439 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21439 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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 – 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.