SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21452
RBOSGB21452 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21452 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 452 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Bridgeton |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 452 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21452?
RBOSGB21452 identifies Glasgow Bridgeton, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21452 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21452 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have 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.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21452 for a euro transfer 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 RBOSGB21452.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21452?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21452 is Glasgow Bridgeton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21452.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.