SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21440
RBOSGB21440 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Giffnock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21440 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 440 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Giffnock |
| City | Giffnock |
| 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.
- 440 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21440?
The code RBOSGB21440 belongs to Giffnock, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Giffnock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 RBOSGB21440?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21440 points to Giffnock. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21440 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21440 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 440 identifies the department Giffnock.
Do I need RBOSGB21440 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21440.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21440 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21440 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.